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Archive for February, 2009

Modern Engines – cam and lobe type.

By The M ⋅ February 23, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

It is a unique design that uses two counter rotating tri lobular cams and rollers to produce the reciprocating motion normally generated by a crankshaft and connecting rod in a conventional engine.   The Tri-lobed cam profile can be tailored to generate different piston motions with respect to crank angle.        V2 - Tri-Lobe Cam Mechanism [...]

What is a Jake Brake® Retarder?

By The M ⋅ February 20, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Jake Brake retarders are an integral part of today’s diesel engines, and are used to slow vehicles. Retarders from Jacobs work to provide speed control while descending long steep hills, as well as providing slowing power on flatland areas or in ‘stop & go’ driving.   Why is the need of Engine Brake (Retarder)?   [...]

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# The first automobile in India rolled in 1897 in Bombay.

# India is being recognized as potential emerging auto market.

# Foreign players are adding to their investments in Indian auto industry.

# Within two-wheelers, motorcycles contribute 80% of the segment size.

# Unlike the USA, the Indian passenger vehicle market is dominated by cars (79%).

# Tata Motors dominates over 60% of the Indian commercial vehicle market.

# 2/3rd of auto component production is consumed directly by OEMs.

# India is the largest three-wheeler market in the world.

# India is the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in th world.

# India is the second largest tractor manufacturer in the world.

# India is the fifth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world.

# The number one global motorcycle manufacturer is in India.

# India is the fourth largest car market in Asia - recently crossed the 1 million mark.

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