Indigenous powertrain development
- Magazine Feature Article
- 14MEIP12_02
- English
Customer needs and expectations on drivability, fuel economy, and safety have pushed Indian and multinational OEMs to think about the development of powertrains and gearboxes for local needs with global standards.
The powertrain in India can trace its roots back to
Environmental impact, global warming, and health hazards brought the global greenhouse emissions norms and lead to stricter control on automotive powertrain. These tough emissions norms made Indian OEMs look at outsourcing powertrain development for more competent, quick, and proven solutions with better technology and lower risk. The emissions norms also lead to better power, fuel economy, and comfort through reduction of NVH.