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A Tough 2025 For Cabbies        

A Tough 2025 For Cabbies        

Evolving regulations and growing economic pressures brought Maharashtra’s app-based transport system to a critical point in 2025, writes Sahil Kesari. Maharashtra’s app-based aggregator cabs would hope that the worst is behind them as 2025 draws to a close.  The cabbies are hoping to enter a period of decisive change. Drivers operating on platforms such as Ola Cabs and Uber have[Read More…]

by January 5, 2026 Cover Stories, CV initiative
Engineering Marvels: Redefining Rear Bulkhead Design with Inboard Chassis Hardpoints and ARB Integration

Engineering Marvels: Redefining Rear Bulkhead Design with Inboard Chassis Hardpoints and ARB Integration

When it comes to advanced automotive engineering, every detail and every gram count, writes Raunak Dhoot. From the aerodynamics of the chassis to the precision of the suspension geometry, modern vehicles are an amalgamation of material optimisation and strength-to-weight design. Two innovations are game-changers: inboard chassis hardpoints and Anti-Roll Bar (ARB) supports integrated into the rear bulkhead. Together, they promise[Read More…]

by July 7, 2025 CV initiative
Brake Wear Testing

Brake Wear Testing

Correlation Between Vehicle and Dynamometer Testing (Part 2 out of 3) This research focuses on reducing the mileage of open-road brake tests by simulating brake patterns on dynamometers, writes Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. Modern braking systems development is moving towards the reduction of long tests on open roads. However, one of the most critical items[Read More…]

by July 7, 2025 CV initiative
Shift to Sustainable Mobility Solutions

Shift to Sustainable Mobility Solutions

At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Michael Pachmann, Senior VP of Sales, Marketing, and Technology at Padmini VNA Mechatronics Limited, shared the latest powertrain developments with Richa Tyagi. Q.  What is new at Padmini VNA Mechatronics? A.  As you can see, our logo and outfit have changed as we focus on the future of power mobility. Green, the colour[Read More…]

by May 28, 2025 CV initiative