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The ICE is cleaner and more efficient than in the past. Ashish Bhatia looks at the evolving landscape and the drivers of change.

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Component Champions Incentive Scheme

In line with the Union Budget 2021-22 announcement, the Government of India approved the PLI scheme for the automobile and auto components industry. Ashish Bhatia visits the fine print to gauge the industry sentiment.

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Abatement of air pollution Call for sustained economic growth Green technology transfer at a low cost Rank 46 in Global Innovation Index 2021 EOI with ethanol plants New appointments at Minda Corporation Greaves Cotton AutoEVmart CEAT Zoom range on RE Classic 350 Sintercom cam-to-cam scissor gear Allison Transmission acquisition of AVTEC Zone controllers for new architectures HAL and Rolls Royce partner on engine parts Cummins medium- and heavy-duty engine IOCL lubricants for BSVI engines ‘Conti Premium Drive’ stores in Surat city ExxonMobil synthetic engine oil range ABB expands motor manufacturing capacity

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BEVs have taken the world by storm. It is also true that ICE manufacturers have been working on a cleaner mix that is getting clearer.

ach month looks better than the past one and that’s a big positive for business. As we look in control of our healthcare capabilities on ground zero, ahead of the festive season, leading OEMs have set short obstacles aside to commit to their long-term objectives. A cleaner powertrain mix. Most have built-in capabilities to come close to the demand despite a supply-side weighed down by challenges. Order fulfilment and keeping the customer informed of delivery timelines have taken precedence. Broadly, the industry the world over has unanimously agreed to a technologically agnostic approach being the go-to strategy for sustenance and growth. Striving for not just zero emissions from the tailpipe but also a well-to-wheel strategy has had manufacturers equipping their value chain, both upstream and downstream. Dictated by the law of the land that may be, manufacturers have set themselves clear targets as the biggest agents of change. BEVs have taken the world by storm. It is also true that ICE manufacturers have been working on a cleaner mix that is getting clearer. Ashish Bhatia Executive Editor | a.bhatia@nextgenpublishing.net

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Abatement of air pollution

The Commission of Air Quality Management (CQAM) is known to have taken concrete measures for the abatement of air pollution. For example, the states of Punjab and NCR have put

in place detailed action plans. In Delhi, NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, industries are known to have transitioned to cleaner fuels. Identified among the sources of air pollution,

Call for sustained economic growth The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu has urged the industry for greater support to Government reforms deemed crucial for sustained economic growth in the next decade. Averred Vice President Naidu, “India is now at a decisive point in regaining its growth. Now is the time for all the stakeholders to join hands and ensure sustained economic momentum.” He called for the need to turn to a high growth path and create high employment for workers by 2030. He cited the projection of the annual GDP growth rate of eight to 8.5 per cent and opined it would require support from entrepreneurship, job creation and holistic progress. He also urged the industry to draw motivation from India’s rank 18, outperforming emerging economies over the past decade.

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The Vice President drew attention to global trends like digitisation and automation, urbanisation, rising incomes, sustainability, health, and safety as significant developments in the aftermath of the pandemic. He called for the need to create global hubs in manufacturing and digital services.

CQAM has issued a circular mandating the use of ‘zero-emission’ and clean vehicles. To ensure a check in place, a sub-committee has been formulated to report on the matter.

Green technology transfer at a low cost At the recent UN Secretary General’s meeting, the finance, mitigation and adaptation for tackling climate change took centre stage. With a backdrop of the Government’s ambitious target of 450 GW renewable energy by 2030, the recent IPCC findings and UNFCCC synthesis report found a mention. As per the findings, developed countries are known to have surpassed estimated emission allowances between 200820. Developed countries were called upon at the conference for extending mitigation and financial support to the developing countries. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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Rank 46 in Global Innovation Index 2021

India has earned the 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021. Due credit has been awarded to scientific departments like the Department of Science and Technology among others. Organisations like the NITI Aayog, are credited

for policy led innovations in the electric vehicles segment, nanotechnology and alternative energy sources. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has also been credited for being the torchbearer of this innovation-led economy.

EOI with ethanol plants

An Expression of Interest (EOI) has been signed for the long term agreement on supply with ethanol plants with 197 bidders known to have participated. Tweeted Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, “This EOI is a proactive step taken by MoP&NG and oil companies to motivate project proponents to

set up ethanol production plants in ethanol deficit states, thereby paving the way forward for the nation in achieving the ethanol blending target of 20 per cent and beyond.” In ESY 2020-21 the government is known to have achieved an ethanol blending target of 8.01 per cent as against the set target of 8.5 per cent.

New appointments at Minda Corporation Minda Corporation Ltd. has appointed Ranjeet Nambiar as the Chief Executive Officer and P C Jayan as the Chief Technology Officer for the company’s Internal Plastic Division (IPD). The two new appointees are expected to bring in their expertise in automotive interiors and contribute to the company’s technological innovation and operational excellence. They are also expected to make the company more agile. Aakash Minda, Executive Director, Minda Corporation Ltd. expects the senior leadership team to tap new avenues in automotive interiors, smart cockpit solutions, kinematics comfort and convenience. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

Greaves Cotton AutoEVmart Greaves Cotton launched the ‘AutoEVmart’. The first multi-brand EV retail store from the company is located at Kalyan Nagar, in Bengaluru. Spread over an expanse of 8000 sq. ft. it is expected to meet smart everyday mobility requirements in a more sustainable manner. Talking about the store YVS Vijaykumar, Chief Executive Officer, Greaves Retail, said, “With AutoEVmart we are excited to bring in a range of electric vehicles in the last mile mobility space, to accelerate a clean and better future by embracing new technologies.” AutoEVmart will be a one-stop destination for e-vehicles from e-cycles to e-commercial vehicles. Aftersales EV care services including roadside assistance, easy finance options, comprehensive service packages and e-mobility spares parts will be provided here besides offering digitised services. Services like battery swapping are also in the offering.

CEAT Zoom range on RE Classic 350 CEAT Tyres will supply the Zoom Plus and Zoom Plus F range of tyres for the new RE Classic 350. 100/90-19 Zoom M Plus F TL 57P, 120/80-18 Zoom Plus TL 62P, 100/90-19 Zoom Plus F TT 57 P and 120/80-18 Zoom Plus TT 62P will be supplied. The range is claimed to offer superior control at high speeds and good grip across terrains. Amit Tolani, Chief Marketing Officer, CEAT Tyres Ltd said, “The wheels will give the motorcycles added safety, a testimony of our unwavering commitment to offering best-in-class products. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with RE.” In addition, the tyre manufacturer has also launched puncture safe bike tyres in Maharashtra. These are designed to prevent air loss in case of a puncture. The company’s “Puncture safe” range is available in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Goa to name a few states. OCTOBER 2021 n AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA

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Sintercom cam-to-cam scissor gear Sintercom India has developed the camto-cam scissor gear in a bid to gain an early mover advantage. Jignesh Raval, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sintercom India, in a company release said, “We are proud to be India’s first sintered player to develop camto-cam scissor gear. Since there is an increasing demand in India for emission reduction and noise level reduction products, we are certain that these gears will bring new prospects for various developments in the sector”. The gear has been developed for an engine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and also marks the commissioning of the gear rolling line. Aimed at reducing emission and noise by upgrading the NVH, the working principle uses reduction in backlash to achieve the end objective. The development also assumes

significance as it is expected to provide Indian suppliers with new opportunities

for the development and conversion of different gears.

Allison Transmission acquisition of AVTEC

Zone controllers for new architectures

Allison Transmission signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the transmission portfolio of AVTEC’s offhighway business for an estimated USD 27 million (Rs.200 crore) valuation. The acquisition of the transmission portfolio of AVTEC’s offhighway business and associated IP will accelerate Allison’s pursuit of additional opportunities in these segments in India and global markets with purpose-built products that deliver performance and productivity to our customers,” stated John Coll, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales and Service at Allison Transmission. Subject to completion of certain conditions precedent and expected to be closed by the end of 2021, it includes the acquisition of the AVTEC Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) off-highway component machining business. It will pave the way for the integration of AVTEC’s off-highway component machining operations currently located at the MEPZ facility (Chennai) into Allison’s Chennai manufacturing plant.

Zone controllers are deemed crucial for the new vehicle architectures. Here Valeo and partner Leoni have taken the lead to bring next generation solutions. Mentions Walter Glück, Chief Technology Officer Leoni Wiring Systems Division, “Zonal architecture will play a key role in the future electrical vehicle architecture and are strongly linked to the core products of Leoni.” The two (Valeo and Leoni) are known to be engaged in the pre-development stage of these zone controllers. Once commercialised, one can expect these controllers to equip vehicles with additional intelligence, functionality, and power capacity while lowering overall complexity. It is also expected to help shave off weight and lower costs. A dedicated organisation has been set within Valeo to drive the zone controllers business. The Asian expansion journey of Leoni began in 2010 with the Pune development office for its wiring system operations. Prior to the expansion, the company completed a strategic acquisition of Valeo’s wire harness division, in 2008, planting the seeds of the partnership we know of today.

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HAL and Rolls Royce partner on engine parts HAL and Rolls-Royce have partnered on ‘Made-in-India’ Adour engine parts. Aimed at Rolls-Royce’s international defence customer base, the agreement will have Rolls-Royce striving to further boost the ecosystem for Adour engines. For it, the company will leverage HAL’s existing capabilities for the Adour engines. On the heels of MoU signed by Rolls-Royce and HAL during the Aero India 2021, which entailed an authorised maintenance centre for Adour at HAL for global military customers and operators, it will have Rolls-Royce step up to serve for the supply of spares and MRO for engines as per R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL. It is strategic to the defence sourcing footprint expansion in India.

Cummins medium- and heavy-duty engine Through the Hydrogen-fueled Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) program, Cummins Inc. will begin the development of a medium-duty 6.7-litre and a heavy-duty 15-litre engine. The development of the 6.7-litre hydrogen engine will focus on medium-duty trucks, buses, and construction applications, such as excavators and wheel loaders. The new 15-litre platform will look to introduce hydrogen gas-fueled engine capability in heavy-duty long-haul trucks. Part of the development work will be undertaken at Cummins Darlington facility and it will be supported by a funding award recently received from the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). Stated Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins Inc., “We’ve established significant goals as part of our Planet 2050 sustainability strategy, including a target of zero emissions.” “Reducing well-to-wheels carbon emissions requires innovation of both energy sources and power solutions. While use cases for battery electric and fuel cell electric powertrains are promising, the pairing of green hydrogen in the proven technology of internal combustion engines provides an important complement to future zero-emissions solutions,” he opined. Through the new hydrogen engines, the aim is to also enhance power density and improve thermal efficiency.

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Cummins and Valvoline renew partnership

Cummins and Valvoline have signed on a five-year renewal of their marketing and technology partnership agreement. As per the renewal, Cummins will endorse and recommend Valvoline’s premium range Blue™ engine oil for its heavy-duty diesel engines and generators through multiple channels worldwide. That apart Cummins’ plants, globally, will use Valvolinesupplied lubricants and oils in day-to-day operations too. “This is a fantastic partnership that couples our cuttingedge engines with Valvoline’s innovative motor oils to provide optimal performance for our customers,” states Tracy Embree, Cummins Vice President and President of the Distribution Business in a company release. The two partners will continue to strive for delivering optimal engine performance, and in helping customers lower operating costs. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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IOCL lubricants for BSVI engines Indian Oil Corporation Limited has launched two new lubricants. Servo Greenmile and Servo Raftar are engineered for BSVI compliant engines. Aimed at cutting emissions and enhancing engine performance, Servo Greenmile meets SAE 5W-30 and API SN requirements, in effect resulting in a 10 per cent reduction in carbon emissions. It offers high-temperature related deposit protection for pistons, increased sludge control, improved emission control system compatibility, seal compatibility, and engine protection while using ethanol-blended fuels. Servo Raftaar on the other hand will enhance the driving experience for diesel vehicles. It protects against wear and deposits and contains anti-oxidant qualities. It also helps lower oil consumption.

Continental launches ExxonMobil synthetic ‘Conti Premium Drive’ engine oil range stores in Surat city Continental has launched two Conti Premium Drive stores in Surat. The Shree Sai Tyres and Shreenathji Tyres & Services stores, spread across an expanse of 800 sq. ft. and 2000 sq. ft. respectively will highlight the new sixth-generation passenger tyres – CC6, UC6 and AX6. Aimed at deepening its penetration in retail presence in western India, the stores feature a workshop equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to handle all tyre and vehicle-related services.

ExxonMobil has launched Mobil SuperTM SUV Pro for Sport Utility Vehicles. Suitable for every terrain, this synthetic engine oil range is claimed to offer ‘All-in-One’ Protection. Delivering 79 per cent better engine wear protection (Based on ASTM D6891 (Seq. IVA) test results versus API SN engine test requirement), the engine oil claims to offer an exceptional low-speed pre-ignition protection crucial to the prevention of internal engine damage and also against heat-activated anti-wear. The engine oil has been made available in one, 3.5, and fivelitre packages.

ABB expands motor manufacturing capacity ABB’s Faridabad facility expands its low voltage motor (up to 55 kW) manufacturing capacity. Expected to contribute to a 20 per cent higher capacity, it will strengthen ABB’s position in the region and globally. Commenting on the global market, Sanjeev Arora, President, ABB Motion India, said, WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

“This expansion further reinforces our commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The new line will not only meet the growing demands of the domestic market but also help us boost exports to other significant markets like the Middle East and Africa”. “Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities will continue

to manufacture world-class motors that are reliable and energy-efficient,” he adds. The motors are claimed to help in operating critical processes with minimum downtime. The expansion will be a boost to ABB customers in diverse segments, from metal to rubber and HVAC.

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Hauling Trailer Systems For 18-Wheelers BPW Trailer Systems introduces the hauling trailer system for 18-wheelers. Prateek Pardeshi correlates the next-generation solution to the revival of the trailer segment.

PW Trailer Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (BPW) has been making the right noises with its hauling trailer systems for 18-wheelers. The company has leveraged expertise in the trailer systems like the two-axle suspension, and Electronic Braking System (EBS) kit to suspensions and telematics on the other end of the spectrum according to Nagaraj Ubale, Director - Technical, BPW Trailer Systems India Pvt. Ltd. In a testimony to the company’s capability of offering individual components and fully coordinated running gear systems with equal ease, the company has supplied to Hindalco’s Maxloader showcased at the recently concluded Truck, Trailer and Tyres expo in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The latter is known to be an all aluminium truck body made from Hindalco’s extruded profiles. Hindalco is known to have selected the BPW hauling trailer system for its optimum stability and load-bearing capability of 50-tonnes, claimed Ubale.

Pneumatic suspension with lift axle

Designed to meet Indian duty cycles, the pneumatic suspension with lift axle is claimed to be ideal for heavy loads. The SL suspension line is designed for heavy axle loads, off-road, or arduous duty cycle applications. It is claimed to be

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low-maintenance courtesy of the U-bolt clamping mechanism that sits between the suspension components and the axle. It uses a 100 mm wide spring steel trailing arm basis and can handle axle loads of up to 14-tonnes in both single and twin leaf variants. The square beam axle is made up of 16 mm. The trailing arm is 100 mm wide equipped with a locking plate. This axle is fitted with an ECO 400k axle with a greasing interval of four lakh kilometres.Heavy-duty airbags and shock absorbers contribute to the damping performance.

BPW landing gear

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strength. BPW landing gear also meets AAR requirements and is rated for a lifting capacity of 25-tonnes. It is claimed to sustain a static load of up to 50-tonne. This gear is maintenance-free for up to three years. BPW provides long-term greasing to ensure this.

sets are modular and can be fitted with a number of ports and connections to satisfy unique requirements. All Ermax brand solutions feature E-marking and IP protection, with most claimed to have received the ADR approval and design patent.

Ermax lighting system

HBN mudguards

BPW’s Danish subsidiary company Ermax offers the lighting system fitted on the Maxloader. The TM 10 7-function tail light with ‘Eternal Light’ is sourced from the company. It combines the fog light, license plate, and side marker lights with position, brake, indicator, and reverse lights. There are two variations of this modern tail light: complete LED and a hybrid arrangement. A wide choice of comprehensive cable and lighting systems – both as standard and customised are on offer too. Cable

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Future Strategy

BPW also offers the HBN-Teknik A/S. These mud wings are impact and shockresistant, as well as resistant to wear, oil, and corrosion. HBN-Teknik A/S is claimed to adhere to the highest quality standards. These anti-spray mudguards have been authorised by the European Commission and are known to be tested by leading truck OEMs.

Localised suspensions

BPW offers the VB suspension, a mechanical suspension without braking load compensation, leaf springs above the axle, and the SL air suspension with a tag of long service life and safety. The mechanical suspension on offer is said to be 100 per cent localised with the pneumatic counterpart localised at 50-60 per cent. There are select parts that the Indian arm sources from the parent company.

While April 01, 2020, Bharat Stage VI emission norms marked a new era for tractor heads, the trailer segment has its own set of challenges to deal with. Apart from the change in content per trailer to suit the new axle load norms, the recent Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) rules have made it crucial for the industry to comply. Known to be customised, and engineered to client requirements, the standardisation of trailers is on the rise. For example, the rules state that the length (T category) has increased from 18 m to 18.75 m for the ISO 45-ft. containers. In another change, the height was increased from 3.8 m to four metres. Blurring the lines between the EU trailer norms and the Indian draft, BPW India expects the parent company to play an important role. In a direct influence on services introduction, the company looks at the shift to telematics as inevitable. Telematics allows the customer and fleet operators to record granular data such as status, the position of the trailer, eco meter reading etc. It is expected to find takers in the largely unorganised segment in the country. BPW also aims to increase the localisation of its content, per trailer, for a more cost-effective and frugal approach. Southern India is expected to emerge as a key aftersales market for the company, and will be served by the BPW ‘Flying Engineers’ squad, concluded Ubale. ACI

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The ICE Landscape The ICE is cleaner and more efficient than in the past. Ashish Bhatia looks at the evolving landscape and the drivers of change.

t the Bharat Stage VI (BSVI), it is safe to presume that the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is cleaner, greener and more efficient than in the past. Despite the emobility aspirations, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) continue to refine the ICE to offer their best version yet. These are designed and deemed fit for the vast universe of duty cycles across segments. In effect, it means that the automotive fraternity continues to make a case for its existence. To be fair, the industry must realise the returns on investment made on the transition from BSIV to BSVI. It is also a tried and tested technology with scope for further evolution. To encourage indigenisation of the ICE like electric drivetrains, the industry will be incentivised. Arun Goel, Secretary, Department of Heavy Industries, Government

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of India, speaking on the much sought after the approval of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, emphasised on the outlay being aimed at just that. The Rs.25,938 crores for the auto and auto components sector is said to have been finalised in line with the extent of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) in the country. At three per cent, AAT in India is at the lower end of the spectrum when compared to 18 per cent globally. He added that AAT, case in point ICE, is a subset of the universe. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), petrol, diesel and ethanol engine manufacturers, notably, are all eligible for incentives under the scheme, fixed at 18 per cent of the sales.

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Cover Story a bulk of the sales are accounted for by the passenger vehicle segment at ~ 38.1 per cent. Two-wheelers accounted for ~ 24.2 per cent followed by Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) at ~ 15 per cent

and three-wheelers at ~ 10 per cent. The rest comprises sales of ICE components to Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCVs), tractors and construction and Earth Moving Equipment (EME).

Improving Fuel Efficiency Of ICE

Fig. 1: Femtosecond laser surface texturing (a) dimples, (b) grooves and (c) cross-hatches

in FY2021, engine components accounted for an estimated 24.38 per cent. This, at a time when sales to OEMs declined by three per cent, from Rs.2.87 lakh crore (USD 40.5 bn) in FY2020 to Rs.2.29 lakh crore (USD 37.7 bn) in FY2021. Of these,

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Fig. 2: (a) Ball-on-disk test of different textured samples and (b) Engine test of textured piston rings

The International Advanced Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), the autonomous R&D Centre of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) last year developed the ultrafast laser surface texturing technology. Claimed to improve the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines, the laser surface micro-texturing is said to offer precise control of the size, shape and density. It is being looked at as a way to control friction and wear. A pulsating laser beam creates micro-dimples or grooves on the surface of materials in a very controlled manner. The capability to trap wear debris when operating under dry sliding conditions and effects like enhancing oil supply (lubricant reservoir) are claimed to lower friction coefficients besides enabling reduced wear rate. To test it, the texture surfaces are known to have been created on automotive internal combustion engine components, piston rings and cylinder liners using a 100 fs pulse duration laser. The micro dimples of 10-20 μm diameter, ~ five to 10 μm deep that were created with laser beams had a regular pattern. The created textures were tested in an engine test rig under different speeds and temperatures of coolant and lubrication oil. On testing, a 16 per cent reduction in the lube oil consumption with the use of texture on the piston rings was observed. The 10-hour lube oil consumption test showed a reduction in the blowby with textured rings. The fabrication of a pattern of micro dimples or grooves on the surface of materials is known to result in a change in surface topography, generating an additional hydrodynamic pressure, and in effect, increasing the load-carrying capacity of the surfaces.

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Naga Karthik Voruganti, Research Analyst, Automotive & Transportation, at Frost & Sullivan

In FY2021, engine (accounted for 20 per cent of exports) alongside drive transmission and steering (accounted for 32 per cent of exports) as the dominant segments. The two segments accounted for a cumulative 52 per cent of exports to regions like Europe and North America. It assumes significance, as the two (Europe and North America) account for 64 per cent of the exports as the biggest regions. Bullish on the prospects, Ashwath Ram, Managing Director, Cummins India speaking as an exporter

Ashwath Ram, Managing Director, Cummins India

of both finished goods and components, called it a large opportunity for Cummins. Especially North America. Ram drew attention to global consolidation of capacities too. “By global consolidation, I mean, as companies continue to make investments in newer spaces, like CASE, they are not going to be able to keep making investments at the same rate in some of the older technologies in diesel, natural gas and those bases,” he opined. “There’s an opportunity to play a bigger role in more OEMs than what we’ve

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been playing in the past,” he explained referring to the 300 odd diesel manufacturers around the world known to be in similar talks with each other. On the imports front, in FY2021, the majority of imports, at 30 per cent, accounted for by the drive transmission and steering components were followed by the imports of engine components at 17 per cent hinting at scope for localisation or realigning of the supply chain.

The quest for zero-emission

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles are today synonymous with ‘zeroemissions’. Referring to zero tailpipe emissions, government interventions both nationally and globally seem to have tilted the scales in favour of these with manufacturers showing intent to reorient. In July 2021, the European Union (EU) had proposed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. The move, aimed at combating global warming, proposed a 100 per cent reduction of CO2 emissions. In effect, getting rid of the ICE. The rollout of BSVI ICE in April 2020, is known to have reduced the NOx emission by 70 per cent in diesel cars, by 25 per cent in petrol cars. It is said to have reduced Particulate Matter (PM) in vehicles by 80 per cent.

Technologically agnostic

Those uncertain of the rationale behind axing one technology in favour of the other continue to remain technologically agnostic. These manufacturers are keeping a focus on components supporting their strategy. Others are striving towards 100 per cent electrification by 2035-40. The latter pool is in effect working on granular plans based on region, brands and models. Those working on fuel cell systems are benchmarking ICE on the fronts of performance and durability. These are being worked on to specially offer economically efficient solutions. As per Naga Karthik Voruganti, Research Analyst, Automotive & Transportation at Frost & Sullivan, globally, the trend of engine downsising will continue while the highly efficient Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines to continue with higher adoption rates. Markets like India, Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific are said to be behind the developed nations as far as traction for electric and hybrid vehicles is concerned. This leaves room for refinement of ICE. As per a Ministry of Heavy Industries draft on measures for comprehensive development of the auto sector, the Government of India is committed to allowing the registration of ICE vehicles together with EVs for now. ACI WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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n the Union Budget 2021-2022, under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Rs.1.97 Lakh crore was allocated for creating “global manufacturing champions” across 13 sectors including industries and services. Back then, the PLI scheme was expected to help the Indian auto industry to improve production efficiency and become self-reliant or ‘AtmaNirbhar’. The allocation of Rs.57,042 crore by the Union Cabinet with the Department of Heavy Industries as the implementing ministry was looked at as a step in the right direction. One that would help the industry generate employment and boost economic growth. The recognition of the manufacturing sector as an integral part of the global supply chain was well received as a boost to the industry. On one hand, it was looked at as a development with the potential of encouraging global manufacturing firms while on the other hand, the scheme was expected to provide incentives for local manufacturing firms to expand. On the whole, the government set out to attract investment in the areas of core competency and cutting-edge technology, ensure efficiencies, create economies of scale, enhance exports and make India an integral part of the global supply chain. Averred Sunjay Kapur, President, ACMA and Chairman at Sona Comstar, “Thrust on incentivising new-age technologies will facilitate the creation of a state-ofthe-art automotive value chain in the country and give a much-needed impetus to the manufacturing of cutting edge automotive products in India.”

The fine print

The Rs.57,042 crore outlay of the PLI Scheme for the auto and auto components industry is exclusive of the outlay of Rs.18,100 crore for the Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery. It is also exclusive of the Rs.5000 crore outlay for electronics and technology products. Additionally, the PLI Scheme for White Goods (air conditioners and LED lights) to be implemented over FY2021-22 to FY 2028-29 has an outlay of Rs.6238 crore. The recent approval

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Sunjay Kapur, President at ACMA and Chairman, Sona Comstar

Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and CEO, Schaeffler India Ltd.

Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors Ltd.

“Thrust on incentivising new-age technologies will facilitate the creation of a state-ofthe-art automotive value chain in the country and give a much-needed impetus to the manufacturing of cutting edge automotive products in India.”

“With a special focus on the localisation of advanced technologies in auto components, India is poised to be an energetic player in the global ecosystem of sustainable mobility.”

“The automotive ecosystem will benefit tremendously as more jobs will be created, component manufacturers can plan their future roadmap better and achieve scale.”

though has a budgetary outlay of Rs.26,058 crore for the automobile industry together with the drone industry. The cut is known to be on the basis of a renewed focus to incentivise high-value Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) vehicles and products. Despite the cut, the scheme is expected to herald a new age in higher technology, more efficient and green automotive manufacturing. Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and CEO, Schaeffler India Ltd. said, “The Government of India has taken a holistic approach to promote the development of advanced mobility technologies locally and futureproof India’s capabilities and selfsufficiency. With a special focus on the localisation of advanced technologies in auto components, India is poised to be an energetic player in the global ecosystem of sustainable mobility.” “The PLI scheme will enable a smooth, yet accelerated transition to sustainable WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

and environmentally friendly mobility solutions, bringing overall progress to business and society,” he stated. With the announcement of PLI schemes for 13 sectors, a minimum additional production in India is expected to be around Rs.37.5 lakh crore over a five year period. It is expected to generate a minimum expected additional employment of one crore over the same period. Opined Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors,” The automotive ecosystem will benefit tremendously as more jobs will be created, component manufacturers can plan their future roadmap better and achieve scale.” The new PLI outlay for the automobile and auto components sector will look to overcome the cost disabilities to the industry for the manufacture of AAT products in India. It is expected to draw in fresh investments for an indigenous global supply chain of AAT products. For the automobile and auto components industry, this could translate to a fresh investment of over Rs.42,500 crore, with an incremental production of

Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII

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Vipin Sondhi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ashok Leyland and Vice President, SIAM

Vikram Kirloskar, Vice Chaireman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor

“PLI has the potential to substantially increase volumes and will provide a huge opportunity for exports to grow. This scheme is being announced at an opportune time for India as the auto industry realigns its supply chain globally.”

“The scheme is quite distinct when compared to other sectoral schemes and it addresses existing competitive gaps and aims to foster rapid tectonic technological shifts to leverage opportunities arising from the realignment of global supply chains.”

over Rs.2.3 lakh crore. It holds an employment generation potential of over 7.5 lakh jobs. On the whole, it is expected to increase India’s share in the global automotive trade. Notably, the scheme applies to existing automotive companies as well as new investors yet to join the automobile or auto component manufacturing business. The Component Champion Incentive scheme as a ‘sales value linked’ scheme is known to be applicable on AAT components of vehicles, Completely Knocked Down (CKD)/ Semi Knocked Down (SKD) kits, vehicle aggregates of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and tractors etc. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General at CII stated, “This will add to the country’s cost-competitive value chain, de-risk the supply chains and go a long way in developing the country as a world-class self-reliant,

globally competitive, and future-ready automotive manufacturing base.” Besides the Component Champion Incentive Scheme, there is a Champion OEM Incentive Scheme too. Also a ‘sales value linked’ scheme, the Champion OEM Incentive Scheme is known to be applicable on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCV) of the overall pie. Vipin Sondhi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ashok Leyland and Vice President, SIAM, said, “PLI has the potential to substantially increase volumes and will provide a huge opportunity for exports to grow. This scheme is being announced at an opportune time for India as the auto industry realigns its supply chain globally.” Vikram Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor mentioned, “The scheme is quite distinct when compared to other sectoral schemes and it addresses

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Tanuj Mittal, Director Sales, Customer Process Experience - India, Dassault Systèmes

“This will encourage our outlook towards exports from year on year, especially on the auto components manufacturing side of the business where we expect it to boost production. ” existing competitive gaps and aims to foster rapid tectonic technological shifts to leverage opportunities arising from the realignment of global supply chains.” With the automotive industry looking to actively open up nonautomotive revenue streams, as a means of expansion, the PLI Scheme for the Drones and Drone components industry is aimed at addressing such strategic, tactical and operational uses too. The PLI for the Drones and Drone components industry spans a period of three years and is expected to draw in investments worth Rs.5,000 crore, increase in eligible sales of Rs.1500 crore and create additional employment of about 10,000 jobs. Tanuj Mittal, Director Sales, Customer Process Experience - India at Dassault Systèmes, opined, “This will encourage our outlook towards exports from year on year, especially on the auto components manufacturing side of the business where we expect it to boost production. ACI WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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Driving The Wheels Of Components Manufacturing Rahul Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Aluminium Business at Vedanta Limited writes about the prospects of Aluminum as the metal of the future.

he world is experiencing a green revolution in the automobile sector with electric and hybrid vehicles taking centre stage. Aluminium is driving this change because it offers the fastest, safest, most environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to increase performance, boost fuel economy and reduce emissions while maintaining or improving safety and durability. For India to become a USD five trillion economy by 2025 and an economic

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powerhouse, the entire manufacturing sector has a crucial role to play. Auto components imports to India were to the tune of USD 17.6 billion in 2018-19, from China, Korea, Germany and Japan, which can be potentially substituted. The Indian auto component industry’s aspirations of capturing a significant share of the global trade calls for a renewed focus on localisation on every business front, particularly with respect to sourcing

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Rahul Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Aluminium Business at Vedanta Limited

raw materials. There is immense opportunity for India to leverage domestic capabilities and potentially substitute automotive parts imports of nearly USD 12 billion.

The role of aluminium

Aluminium is currently the second most used metal in vehicles, a clear indication of the metal’s growing prominence in automobile manufacturing. The automobile manufacturing sector in India is set to reach USD 200 billion by 2026 with the incorporation of electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and others. This green metal has been dominating the auto components market for more than a decade now. It is lighter than steel, offering a significant reduction in fuel consumption and therefore, carbon emissions. Every kilogram of aluminium used in a car reduces the overall weight of the vehicle by one kilogram. The average car weighs about 1300 kg. If there were no commercial limitations and as much aluminium as possible was used, it would weigh only 775 kg thus reducing its fuel consumption significantly. Aluminium also has a higher strength-to-weight ratio compared to the steel that enables it to absorb twice the crash energy of mild steel, ensuring that vehicular performance

enhancements do not come at the cost of safety. Further, nearly 90 per cent of all the aluminium used in a vehicle is recycled at the end of its lifecycle. Interestingly, the energy required to recycle aluminium is only five per cent of the energy required to produce the metal. Add to that, aluminium’s superb machinability makes it an automaker’s dream metal. Automakers are increasingly leveraging aluminium’s versatility to produce multiple auto components like engine radiators, wheels, bumpers, suspension parts, engine cylinder blocks, transmission bodies and body parts such as hoods, doors and even frames. The future of the automotive sector will be electrified, autonomous and environmentally sustainable. Studies in environmental benefits arising out of aluminium show that an aluminium-intensive vehicle can achieve up to 20 per cent reduction in total life-cycle energy consumption and up to 17 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions. Today, globally, transportation accounts for the largest share of aluminium consumption at 27 per cent. According to experts, this will increase exponentially with the average aluminium content in a car reaching 250 kg by 2025. India is behind the global benchmark when it comes to aluminium usage in vehicles. Aluminium consumption in the Indian auto sector is only about four per cent, against 11 per cent in the USA and 14 per cent in Europe. Herein lies India’s scope for expansion and valueaddition. As India’s largest aluminium producer with an installed capacity of 2.2 million tonnes per annum, Vedanta continues to be a strong partner to the domestic automotive manufacturing sector.

Pioneering aluminium alloys for automobiles

Although aluminium alloy wheels currently drive the demand, going forward we see potential in other auto components like engine radiators, ABS brakes bumpers, suspension

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parts, engine cylinder blocks, transmission bodies and body parts. In Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), aluminium finds usage in crankcases, cylinder blocks, heads and pistons due to its intrinsic characteristics. Aluminium alloys are the preferred material for ICE components due to characteristics like low density, high thermal conductivity, simple fabrication techniques (casting and forging), easy machinability, high reliability and recyclability. Aluminium will continue to play a significant role in the continued evolution of ICE along the lines of reduction in piston weight, increase of mechanical and thermal load capacity, lower friction, improved scuffing resistance, etc. as well as basic requirements like durability, low noise level and reduced fuel consumption. Currently, plug-in hybrid and full battery EVs use 25-27 per cent more aluminium than the typical ICE-based vehicles. At Vedanta, we offer the largest portfolio of products, including billets, wire rods, alloy ingots (Primary Foundry Alloy and Cylinder-Head Alloy), slabs, flip coils, rolled products, T-Ingots, sow ingots, P1020 ingots and hot metal, which cater to a broad spectrum of industries, including automotive. At Vedanta, we aim to tap into the opportunity of import reduction by developing indigenous capabilities at our state-of-the-art facilities in Jharsuguda, in Odisha and in BALCO at Chhattisgarh to meet that demand. Through our cylinder-head alloy, erstwhile completely imported, a critical raw material for manufacturing cylinder heads and other automotive components OEMs can now increase the efficiency of ICE for improved performance on emission control, in line with BSVI and Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency/Economy (CAFE) norms.

Future applications

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Special Reads carbon emission, costs, repair and driving habits. We would be seeing more primary aluminium, extrusions and rolled products entering the EV space for light-weighting the vehicles and improving battery technologies, while also transforming the traditional models as consumers increasingly grow environmentally conscious, demanding more fuel-efficient, low-maintenance and low-GHG emitting models. The demand for aluminium in EVs is going to be primarily driven by the need for light-weighting. EVs are currently range constrained. 100 kg saved on any EV can translate to an additional 10-15 per cent increase in range. And the increased range is critical to drive higher EV adoption and close the gap with ICE vehicles. Plus, aluminium is significantly cheaper and easily available compared to alternatives like carbon fibre-reinforced composites and titanium. Globally, an average of ~250 kg of aluminium is estimated to be used per EV. The aluminium demand by EV makers was ~250 kilometric tonnes in 2018 globally and is expected to top out at 10 million metric tonnes per

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annum) by 2030. EV penetration in India is expected to range from ~1020 per cent in 2030, driven by four factors – regulations, incentives and investments by the government, cost competitiveness of EVs, investment by OEMs, and charging infrastructure. With stricter safety and emission norms alongside demand for lightweighting and electric vehicles, we foresee the aluminium industry segments like extrusion, casting and rolling playing major transformational roles soon. To meet these norms, the Indian auto industry will have to incorporate significant changes in engine technology to improve combustion, calibration, injection and cylinder pressure. This, in turn, would entail higher per unit usage of aluminium, going forward.

An ecosystem of collaboration

Increasing investments towards developing indigenous auto parts under the ‘Make in India’ campaign can further propel this sector. As the market for aluminium alloys in the automotive segment expands with

the inclusion of newer applications, aluminium manufacturers must also look for opportunities to leverage their technical expertise and R&D capabilities to develop products customised to the needs of the market. Vedanta Aluminium is not only manufacturing products for the auto industry, but we have also set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at our Jharsuguda plant to collaborate with automakers and leverage our deep R&D capabilities to produce perfectly tailored product solutions. We are also evaluating partnerships with start-ups and third-party experts to develop cutting-edge aluminium applications specific to EVs and the auto industry of the future, like aluminium air battery technology. The future of automobiles rests on superalloys like those of aluminium making them safer, efficient and powerful metal of the future. ACI -----------------------------------------The opinions expressed within the content are solely the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ACI Magazine.

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Sustenance Is Key At the 61st ACMA Annual Conclave, the industry hinted at sustenance as the key for seeing through the volatile phase. Team ACI looks at the efforts in this direction.

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Trending The 61st ACMA Annual Conclave held a day after the SIAM annual conclave took forward the key points of interest and concern from the previous day. These were used to build upon and incorporate inputs of the components industry. Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s acknowledgement of the industry as a whole contributing to the Indian economy, the industry expressed gratitude for the recent government interventions and for its praises. The industry, it is well known, came forward to lend a helping hand to the government in the course of the pandemic through several out of the box initiatives. The pandemic also laid the foundation for accelerated changes in technology and services as a solution. The recent government interventions like the

scrappage policy and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the auto and the auto components industry have played the role of a catalyst. It has helped the industry reassess strategy across phases of survival, revival and growth. Sunjay Kapur, President, Auto Component Manufacturer Association (ACMA) mentioned “As it’s said, in a time of crisis, the medal of brave is tested and true character is revealed. I am extremely proud of our industry and the way we have supported each other to overcome the challenges”. The Indian automotive manufacturers and component producers helped each other and the government authorities in not just fighting the pandemic but in also helping revive the business.

Kavan Mukhtiyar, Partner and Leader of Automotive at PwC India caught everyone’s attention when he

addressed the headwinds for the automotive industry. He touched upon uncertain economic growth, climate change, and the ability to manage volatility as the biggest differentiating factor. Mukhtiyar cited the best practices for the industry to follow in order to ensure a sustainable approach in these volatile times. On ‘SAFENET’, a new term coined for navigating volatility, he stated the below: 1. S-Strong - be ready with inventory and supplies, and strong enough to bear shocks 2. A- Agile - quickly respond to any situation promptly 3. F-Flexible - scale up or down products flexibly 4. N-Networked having a widespread of touch points 5. E- Enthusiastic - be passionate and resourceful enough even with limited resources 6. T-Technologically enabled - invest more in IT and operating technology

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Sunjay Kapur, President, Auto Component Manufacturer Association (ACMA)

“As it’s said, in a time of crisis, the medal of brave is tested and true character is revealed. I am extremely proud of our industry and the way we have supported each other to overcome the challenges.” Manufacturers offered significant financial aid to designated funds, deployed vehicles for Covid care, contributed to frontline initiatives among other significant initiatives. At the same time, the industry did not falter in staging a revival based on its initiatives of sustenance. SS Kim, CEO at Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said “Localised supply chains became evident as a means to hedge the risk of global disruptions. India needs to strongly focus on creating a robust vendor ecosystem, which will go a long way in making India a global manufacturing hub with government support.”

Vocal for localisation

Localisation is crucial, the industry agreed to. Going forward, the industry wants to see more local content per vehicle. In effect, the industry is working towards part localisation by reducing the dependence on imported content. It is expected to enable the industry to be in complete control of the quality and costs of the finished goods. NITI Aayog’s, Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant said, “India needs to de-risk supply chains

Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer NITI Aayog

basis hint at a growing acceptance across the vehicular spectrum, from twowheelers to heavy commercial vehicles. Kant mentioned, “Indigenisation of EVs and EV components is critical to riding the EV growth wave. We should not target to be a major importer of EV parts.” Kant was also quick to caution established manufacturers on the startups eroding their market shares as early movers instead.

“India needs to deLeveraging big-data The pandemic forced the industry and its risk supply chains by arms to come to a grinding halt. In boosting localisation and service FY2021, the sales exposure to the Original reducing dependency on Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) imports from China. We degrew by three per cent; aftermarket degrew by seven per cent; exports degrew must immediately focus by eight per cent all in all forcing the on localising machined industry to realign. This exercise received short in the arm with the use of big components, lightweight adata and an accelerated digitisation drive polymer-based parts and both upstream and downstream. Remote BSVI parts over the next operations of the shopfloor and or remote technical briefs were unprecedented up few quarters.” until the pandemic. By the third quarter of by boosting localisation and reducing dependency on imports from China. We must immediately focus on localising machined components, lightweight polymer-based parts and BSVI parts over the next few quarters.” The pandemic is known to have resulted in the disruption of the supply chain and negatively impacted revenue and manufacturing timelines. Former ACMA President, Deepak Jain said, “A long-term, stable and technology agnostic roadmap that allows sufficient time for localisation of technologies would be critical for the survival and competitiveness of our industry.”

Riding the EV wave

The conclave was quick to address the growth of EVs and the supply-side and demand-side dynamics associated. The local manufacturing of EVs and their components, it was agreed, would be crucial in the next phase. Manufacturer launches of EVs on a Year To Date (YTD)

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2020, Solutions-as-a-Service (SaaS) were well woven into the business model. A business model that will continue to thrive even after a post-pandemic scenario. Kant opined, “Globally, automakers are moving very fast in incorporating digital and analytics in their day-to-day operations. As manufacturing philosophy expands from Just-In-Time to Just-in-Case, companies can win by leveraging data analytics and digital technology to grow faster”.

Negating volatility

Commenting on the transformations plans of OEMs, Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India said, “The auto component industry in India is a testimony to India’s spirit of entrepreneurship. It accounts for over 2.3 per cent of India’s GDP and generates employment of over five million, making it a key driver of the Indian economy.” The auto components industry was advised to step up investments in Research and Development (R&D), other engineering aspects besides looking at transforming WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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Ashwani Gupta, Chief Operating Officer Nissan Motor Corporation

Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of, SCALE Committee and Former Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

erstwhile business practices. On automation deemed crucial for a quality, the minister cautioned the industry to balance it with human intervention. He advised the need for tier2s and tier3s often associated as the weak link in a value chain to realign in a bid to survive. On the need to work in tandem with OEMs for the supplier partners to stage a revival, R. C Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The component industry is the backbone of car manufacturing. They enabled OEMs to restore production after lockdowns and restrictions.” Lauding the industry for its performance, Bhargava expressed hope on the components industry geared to compete with global giants while fulfilling industry demands. Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman of, SCALE Committee and Former Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., expressed, “I am proud of the quality shift from the 1990s to where we are today. Product development in India has evolved and so has the supplier ecosystem. Indian suppliers can rub shoulders with anyone globally.” Without knowing the word Atmanirbhar or self-reliance, OEMs and suppliers in India added Goenka have worked together over the past three decades to achieve where they are today. Admitting to the global status is a long haul, he said there are many positives to believe the WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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industry was in the right direction. Citing the industry’s struggles in coping up with components shortage case-in-point being the semiconductor chips, Goenka credited ‘Antifragile’ for bringing in the much needed supply-side shock that the industry could benefit from. “They thrive to grow when exposed to volatility, and ad-hoc disruptions,” he exclaimed. Ashwani Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Nissan Motor Corporation gave the example of Nissan’s business transformation plan that the OEM undertook 20 months ago. He cited the plan to deal with the pandemic induced uncertainty; matching global trends; pacing itself for the future. Compared to manufacturing relying on 90-100 days of inventory, Gupta claimed the industry was able to operate at one-tenth of the scale at nine to 10 days of inventory. “Removing inefficiencies from the market helps in gaining profits which were learnt in a pandemic,” he said. He focused on ‘migration’ as it contributed to four major revolutions. Climate migration is one of the major concerns worldwide and a major contributor to it is global warming. He then referred to urban migration and

also the new-age virtual migration. Gupta also spoke highly of all OEMs striving to attain carbon neutrality by 2050.

The way forward

The Indian market allows the coexistence of multiple technologies. Cautioned Jain, the government should plan the introduction of new technologies in such a way that it enables localisation of adequate technologies. In a manner that facilitates the components industry to offer higher value-added solutions and realise the Return on Investment (RoI). Speaking about the permanent changes that the automotive industry foresees in future, Vipin Sondhi, Vice President, SIAM and MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland pointed that health crisis, scenario planning, accelerated adoption of alternative fuels, customer expectations, MaaS under the umbrella of sustainable development will play a crucial role going forward. The transition to electric mobility on the other hand will require some policy support and some handholding from the customers,

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it was said. While talking about survival and revival during pandemics, cash preservation was called out as key for the future too. Engaging with the supply chain and being transparent with them was given its due at the conclave. Arun Goel, Secretary of, Department of Heavy Industries, cautioned the industry to keep a check on the imports proportion and to back it with a robust ecosystem that can withstand the change in technology. With emobility, he said the industry had a long way to go on the localisation front from the present 50 per cent. He also drew attention to the role of accelerators or industry bodies in this time for development. ACI

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he Dassault 3D Experience Forum 2021 was held in a hybrid format, in Bengaluru, over September 15-16’ 2021. Deepak NG, India Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes set the tone of the proceedings as he touched upon new industry challenges in the age of experience. Notably, the forum took place in the midst of crucial industrial changes. To start with, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme was approved for the auto and auto components industry with a Rs. 25,938 crore outlay. It came close on the heels of the scrappage policy framework being ascertained for the industry. Fuel prices persist on the highs and continue to influence the demand

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dynamics. It is also said to be making a stronger case for the supply side to focus on electrification as the industry goes about its ‘zero-emission goals.

At the heart of innovation

With the backdrop of the business, societal and consumer impacts bringing about a fast change in the global environment, innovation was the focal point at the annual forum. Transportation and mobility, aerospace and defence where Dassault is active found an apt representation. In a roundtable discussion, the experience was deemed crucial for customer relationship management. It was linked to WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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innovation keeping humans as the front and centre. Bernard Charles, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dassault Systèmes, expressed, “With the pandemic, we could clearly see what makes a difference when it comes to sustainable business and innovation: a deep purpose, the platform phenomenon, and the quality of human relationships.” He explained that the 3DExperience platform as a relationship platform was capable of laying the foundation of creating an inclusive, intelligent, measured and continuous relationship with the value chain. Samson Khaou, EVP, Asia Pacific, emphasised on the importance of partnering customers in their journey of digital transformation and their growth agenda in a granular manner. Olivier Ribet, EVP, EMEAR correlated strategy, software engineering, and business development as vital cogs at the core of innovation is discussed. Erik Swedberg, EVP, Americas, linked it all and spoke of the importance of moving to a customer-first business approach to the sectors of interest for Dassault. It was unanimously agreed that businesses were forced to recalibrate in the aftermath of the pandemic with digital transformation across the board. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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Trends and role of technology

The session on trends and the role of technology in New Product Development (NPD) highlighted the significant shift being witnessed by customers and manufacturers alike. Attributed to both external and internal factors, the shift in consumer preference influencing supplyside dynamics were highlighted by Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Hinduja Group in his keynote. “People are not just after the frugality of the vehicle, a considerable section of the demography is now preferring cockpit features, ADAS, safety kit, connected tech accessibility over the

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erstwhile preferences of looks and performance,” cited Hinduja. Taking Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and EV as a case study, he spoke of manufacturers being forced to offer enhanced features, once limited to the top-end variants on the base models like hatchbacks today. A means to create a lucrative ladder with product variants in the portfolio, Hinduja gave an insight into manufacturers classifying the customer base. Broadly classified into four categories, it showed an ascendance from premillennials, and millennials (18-35) to gen X (36-50) going on to the silent generation (70-85). Of these, he claimed around 75 per cent were

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rending instance, two-wheelers were offset by ~94 per cent; three-wheelers by 97 per cent; e-passenger vehicles by 97 per cent. Mehta expressed hope in the PLI for Advance Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery allocation of USD 2.5 BN over the next five years and the extended FAME II scheme (by March 31, 2024). He concluded by cautioning the industry on projections being attainable subject to the sustainability of demand and economic recovery.

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known to be influenced by technology and cognitive interfaces. He called upon the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to drastically alter their thinking patterns to complete the product experience strategy and make it relevant to this new and changing target demographic.

Outlook by ACMA

The outlook of the auto components industry was linked closely to future participation in the electrification drive. There are sweeping changes across the board with vehicle segments unexpected to lead the drive joining in the bandwagon. The PLI scheme and the FAME II outlay has revived the industry interest in bringing about the change sooner than later. Vinnie Mehta, Director General at Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) gave a backdrop of the auto components industry playing a major role in the future of mobility given its track record of GDP contribution. The industry contributes 7.1 per cent to the GDP as a whole. This is broken down into 27 per cent to the industrial GDP, and 49 per cent to the manufacturing GDP. It accounts for eight per cent of the overall exports and accounts for 15 per cent of the total GST collection. The employment scorecard reveals a contribution of 37 million jobs (direct

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and indirect) according to Mehta. Admitting to lockdowns having had a major bearing on the industry, Mehta expressed confidence in the industry bouncing back given a healthy recovery in the second half of 2021 (H2-2021). Mehta expressed confidence in the PLI and policies focused on the export compositeness coupled with increasing localisation paving the way for a further reduction in India’s trade deficit. India’s trade deficit reduced to 0.5 bn in FY20201, he said. On EVs, Mehta made a revelation of the industry missing sales targets for 2019-23. In an effort to meet an overall sales target of 15,55,000 vehicles, for

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Taking a cue from defence manufacturing Sanjay Chakraborty, Chief Information Officer, Larsen and Toubro Defence shared cues of leveraging technology for enhancing the efficiency of the Indian manufacturing ecosystem. He called for building a sustainable infrastructure and an application backbone for supporting business excellence. Chakraborty urged the need for putting in place an integrated planning and execution system for a seamless exchange. He cited the importance of an inprogress quality assurance process, a connected supply chain, CAD tool integration all leading into a datadriven decision-making system. By doing so, automotive companies can look forward to enhanced business opportunities and operational excellence as envisioned.

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Intact Goals In an upfront conversation, Tanuj Mittal, Director of Sales, and Customer Process Experience India at Dassault Systemes shares with Sumesh Soman how the goals of growth in digitisation remain intact. Q. What is the future of digitisation in the industry? How is it linked to Dassault Systemes in India? A. The future looks really bright. The pandemic played a catalyst to push the industry towards digitisation. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption and advanced it by years. Subject to situation not changing drastically from where we are right now more and more organisations continue to rely on digital means of working. So, I mean, even if you see projections from industry, consulting organisations like Gartner etc, the overall investments from the industry are expected to rise. Dassault Systemes’ contribution is an essential and very critical part of the whole manufacturing ecosystem. So, right from facets like capturing customer thoughts to designing products, to eventually manufacturing and supplying, every aspect of this digital requirement will be catered to by Dassault Systemes. This is a good opportunity to partner and collaborates with the industry. Q. With offerings like the DW Suite, what can we expect from Dassault Systemes? A. In manufacturing, on the shop floor, there is tremendous traction.

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Q. What is your take on the scrappage policy and impact on the automotive exposure? A. If you see from a consumers’ perspective, those people who have already invested in a car, may feel a little jittery about it, but then from an industry perspective or from an economic perspective, it is going to act as a catalyst for growth.

Especially in the auto component manufacturing segment where manufacturers are coming to us to explore how digital technologies can be leveraged for optimising production. So less number of people, but the same or more output in a linear way is what the industry is desiring. We see the Delmia portfolio play a greater role. At the moment the industry is looking at the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) from a traceability perspective but then the spread is huge. As the industry matures, and as they experience working with MES, we expect to play a greater role in the future. Q. Apart from catering to OEMs and ODMs, is there a plan in place to expand the clientele? A. Yes, of course, I mean, we cater to all segments of customers. It is not just OEMs and the ODMs. In India, you will see that we have a major presence in the auto components supplier community. So starting from tier1, going on to tier2s and tier3s, all sorts of companies are able to leverage our technology to meet their business needs. The bigger focus is on verticals like automotive, aerospace, and defence and mining to name a few.

Q. What are the initiatives taken by Dassault under CSR? A. Through the La Foundation which is very actively engaged in CSR activities, primarily the focus is on skill development. So, we work very closely with academic institutions to see that this technology is taken to the students and academicians so that they understand this technology. The objective is to make them relate to it the real-world problems in the industry and help them to build a pool of industry-ready skilled manpower. Q. Will it be a product offensive strategy in 2022? A. No, so the plan is that we have to surpass the level of achievement in 2019, I would say, so that goal remains intact, and we are well on track to achieve that. And for 2022, hopefully, without any further waves of the pandemic, we will be on our growth path in India. ACI

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New Generation Cool Liner & Profi Liner Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone Gmbh & Co. KG is ready with the new generation Cool Liner and Profi Liner. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the new offerings ahead of their key unveils.

he Cool Liner is a cold chain ready semi-trailer that was launched by Krone originally in 1996 under the product name ‘Krone-Wabash,’ and is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. The main application of cool liner trailers is to transfer goods that must be transported within a regulated environment. The Cool Liner complies with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation. With new features, the trailer is also coupled with, KRONE Telematics, which helps to monitor data such as position, status, and temperature of your carriage, etc. The KRONE TR temperature recorder via telematics is certified according to ATP, which eliminates the need for a conventional temperature recorder on the front wall of the trailer. Via the KRONE Telematics Portal, information can be sent to the respective customer in a PDF by e-mail or fax, even before the load arrives at your customer‘s location.

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VARIANTS of Cool Liner

Krone Cool liners fall under refrigerated semitrailer category and they are further subdivided into four major categories including Cool liner, Cool liner Pharma, Cool liner city and Celsineo. Celsineo represents a new generation of refrigeration systems for trailers. This includes significant amounts of refrigerant and a variety of temperature control components, for example. If the refrigeration unit malfunctions, the critical cargo is jeopardised, and there is a financial loss. Celsineo has the advantage over this, it divides cooling capacity among three identically structured ‘plug & play’ refrigeration modules, each of which has its own hermetically sealed refrigerant circuit with only a few components.

Features of Cool Liner

The Cool Liner is equipped with a continuous chassis. During tractor-trailer coupling and

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International decoupling, tensile tensions are passed to the chassis, which protects the superstructure. The chassis helps absorb the forces involved in docking to the ramp. For additional safety, lighting and homologation are improved, and a compact underrun is mounted at the rear of the chassis. Cold air in the trailer is evenly distributed through the flexible, ceiling-mounted airlines(ducts), which may also be loaded with a dual deck. With their broad profile cross-section, stable aluminum profiles provide the finest front wall protection and optimal airflow. Cool Liner Steel is supplied with crane pockets and suitable equipment for combined traffic. Highstrength loading points ensure secure and safe handling for cranes and forklift trucks.

The Profi-Liner

Profi-Liner is a sub-category of curtainsider. A Curtain Van, also known as a Curtainside Trailer, is a flatbed with a tarping system mounted on top of it, still underway to make it to the Indian market. Profi-liner is further divided into various categories, such as the Profi-liner multi-steel, which is used for increased flexibility with various different loads, and Profiliner HD, used in demanding transport

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Cool liner is equipped with continuous chassis

applications and particularly for export markets. The Profi Liner is well-equipped to handle future Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).One of the major advantages of the Profi-liner is the coupling height can be adjusted between 1,050 and 1,170 mm. The height-adjustable running gear, together with the KRONE screwing technique, makes this possible: The front wall or the roof connectors, as well as the side post carriage, have a hole pattern and may thus be easily modified. The side curtain and the roof curtain can be customised to fit the new superstructure height. Of course, if necessary, the internal height can be restored to its original setting.

Profi Liner Standard Equipment

Solid three-part front wall is made of steel and firmly bolted to the frame. In case of emergency, it effectively braces against any load and therefore ensures excellent road safety. The roof height can be selected from 2,600 to 2,700 mm with lifting roof equipment, from 2,595 to 2,845 mm, in four stages respectively. The front of the chassis is pulled up, particularly in high-stress corner locations, and the bolted plywood rebound plate ensures protection and stability.Integrated into the protected position behind it provides a tightly fitted curtain with enough leverage. Roof is provided for added strength, sliding roof features diagonal trussing that is integrated into the curtain roof. The diagonal belts are built into the roof tarp offering loading space. Due to its large, conspicuous step, the telescopic stepladder ensures easy climbing and optimum safety. The ladder is riveted and easy to replace in case of damage. The new generation of Profi Liner can be seen live for the first time at Nufam 2021, the trade fair for commercial vehicles taking place from 30 September to 3 October 2021 in Karlsruhe, Germany. With such a major technical shift in the trailer segment and new emerging telematics, transportation will now be hassle-free for both customers and fleet operators. ACI OCTOBER 2021 n AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA

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A Signal Of Hope As a platform for the mobility of the future, IAA Mobility 2021 gave a signal of hope. Ashish Bhatia brings components exhibits that showed transformation of mobility.

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AA Mobility 2021 ticked all the boxes! As a platform for the mobility of the future, the 2021 edition, in Munich, presented a diverse spectrum of mobility solutions. A total of 744 exhibitors and 936 speakers from 32 countries are known to have taken part this year and climate-neutral mobility linked them. Organised by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) jointly with Messe München, an estimated four lakh participants made it to the

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edition this year. In all, 100 premieres took place, underlying the transformation of mobility. “The new IAA Mobility is a strong signal to the world that international exhibitions in Germany are now possible again,” expressed Klaus Dittrich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Messe München. Across 98 exhibition areas, 75 bicycle brands, 152 supply firms, tech companies and 78 startups registered their presence. Huawei, Microsoft, IBM, Bosch, Magna, Schaeffler, WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

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Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany

Continental, Michelin, ZF, MAHLE, Seimens, Valeo, Brose, MicroVision, Intel, Pirelli were among the exhibitors. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called IAA Mobility a “signal of hope”. Besides being the first trade show in Germany, in the aftermath of the pandemic, Merkel termed it as an important initiator for the targeted climate neutrality. “Looking around WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM

here, I am firmly convinced that the transformation to climate neutrality will be a success for our country and for our automotive industry,” she said. She called the automotive industry a “central part of the solution” referring to the climate crisis. On EVs, Merkel cited how with passing time, concepts studies of emobility had turned to all manufacturers having electric vehicles suitable for everyday use in their range. She urged the industry to “tap the full potential of all innovations”. In her speech, hydrogen and synthetic fuels found mention as important contributors for climate protection. She called for the expansion of the charging infrastructure with the inclusion of safe and fast charging with green electricity in Europe as she committed to the goal of establishing one million public charging points in Germany by 2030. Ola Källenius, CEO of Daimler AG, promised groundbreaking innovations from the industry: “Vehicles will be cleaner and smarter than ever before,” he said.

inclusions were a lightweight charging cable for all drivers of hybrid and electric vehicles sans an electronics box in compared to conventional charging cables. The company also showcased a new inverter generation claimed to be a technological leap in the powertrain of electric vehicles. Making use of silicon carbide semiconductor technology, the fourth generation inverters are said to extend vehicle ranges. On offer are a higher power density and lower losses in a compact design. The predictive thermal management system for cars from the company is claimed to have been made using over 40 components and with over 10 operating modes. The

Next to move Bosch

At IAA Mobility 2021, Bosch set out to define mobility transformation that is safe, and emissions-free. The company displayed an array of products. It showcased a charging solutions starter kit claimed to be versatile. The

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MAHLE focus on emobility

advanced driving module from Bosch is a harmonised module for propulsion, steering, braking and control. It offers simplified variant management with OTA updates besides a claimed state-of-the-art EV motion control. It showcased an e-axle positioned as a cost-effective electric drive solution for BEVs and hybrid applications. The compact unit powering the vehicle’s axle consists of electric motors, power electronics and transmission. It showcased a scalable fuel-cell power module aimed at commercial vehicles for the long haul. Generating electricity from hydrogen, the system is made up of a fuel stack and fuel-cell sub modules. Schaeffler for sustainable mobility Submitting to trends of sustainable mobility and climate change, Schaeffler presented climate-friendly energy generation, alternative drives, intelligent repair solutions and new mobility concepts. Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive Technologies, Schaeffler AG in a press statement said, “Our decades of expertise in internal combustion engine drives also provides the foundation for shaping the change in e-mobility that will move the world. Schaeffler’s high level of production and technological expertise across all components of electric drive systems plays a pivotal role in achieving products that are both technically

advanced and economical.” The company showcased its 800Volt power electronics that boast continuous outputs of 330 kW and short-term peak outputs of 500 kW and a thermal management system aimed at addressing the range anxiety in the case of EVs. It also showcased the three-in-one e-axle that combines an electric motor, transmission and power electronics. The e-axle makes use of two electric water pumps, a central ECU for the pumps and valves besides a refrigeration circuit interface for coolants and refrigerants. It also

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MAHLE’s focus on emobility was evident from its exhibits that spanned charging infrastructure, battery systems and e-drives. Michael Frick, Chairman of the Group Management Board (ad interim) and CFO of MAHLE, said, “MAHLE has boosted the pace of its transformation. We will consistently build on the success achieved to date in our technological and structural reorientation.” Backed by a research and development expenditure amounting to six per cent of sales, the company showcased battery thermal management through immersion cooling wherein a non-conductive coolant circulates around the cells. The company expects to introduce it on BEVs 2025 onwards. In a breakthrough development, the company also showcased the new the magnet-free electric motor which sets aside the requirement of rare earth metals. Its usp is an inductive, contactless power transmission. Its scalability allows it to be used from cars on the lower end of

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the spectrum to commercial vehicles like trucks. Notably, the company is confident of transferring its ICE products to emobility applications.

Safe clean and diverse mobility by Valeo

Valeo is preparing for EVs to benefit from economies of scale. The company showcased LiDARs, cameras, radars, and ultrasound in the prototype autonomous car Valeo Drive4U. The company additionally showcased smart lighting systems for enhancing onroad safety, universal charging stations suited to all vehicles irrespective of their voltage and backed by intelligent energy management features. For highvoltage systems, the company is known to leverage its JV - Valeo-Seimens eAutomotive. It also showcased thermal systems for EVs.

technology to create intelligent systems. The company gave a glimpse of how it is connecting vehicle access, interior configuration and thermal management. Through Brose Access and Interior Network (BRAIN), the company is climbed to be capable of integrating into OEM electronics and software systems. The company is gearing to deliver motors, control units and power electronics for e-scooters in 2022. The company gave a digital overview of a fully networked system that included a

frunk access system, temperature control and ventilation, thermal system, side door access system, nextgen interior with the expansion of seat functionality through adjustment components, sensor technology and interior vehicle electronics. It also gave a demo of the alternative kinematics door concepts claimed to offer a modular design with a high degree of standardisation. It also showcased the tailgate access system claimed to offer convenient, secure and automated vehicle access. ACI

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