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FEV and Apogee launch world’s first thermal-visualization tool for engine development

By Kasinathan G ⋅ April 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

A digital image showing thermal plots at the spark plug tip taken from the FEV Apogee Thermal Visualization tool, recently launched at FEV’s Auburn Hills, MI, facility. The view through the control room safety glass is like any in a typical engine test cell—an organized jungle of wires and hoses connected to an engine humming [...]

BASF unveils simpler, lighter, “two-brick” aftertreatment system

By Kasinathan G ⋅ April 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Simple depiction of BASF’s consolidation of functions within the new “two-brick” diesel aftertreatment system, unveiled last March on Hyundai’s i-flow concept car. The twin bogies of reducing vehicle mass and reducing tailpipe emissions are driving OEMs and their suppliers to develop solutions that achieve both goals. BASF recently unveiled a new catalyst technology aimed at light-duty diesel [...]

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Snippets

# 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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