17. CV COMPONENT OF THE YEAR

Nominees: a) Spheros Motherson Revo-E rooftop air conditioner. b) Rane TRW hydraulic and modular power steering. c) Federal-Mogul Goetze diamond coating piston ring.

Aformidable field CV components is. Three nominations were shortlisted on the merit of technology, market performance, price, and relevance to category. Each entry was subjected to a detailed scrutiny. Attention was paid to the infrastructure and capabilities of the suppliers, which make these products. One component stood out in context to commercial vehicles – the Spheros Motherson Revo-E rooftop hybrid and electric bus air-conditioner. It stood out on the count of technology, and the value it packed; on the count of frugal engineering and an ability to meet market demand. The Revo E impressed by its ability to enhance efficiency and comfort. What tilted the scale in favour of Revo E is its ability to save energy, and in the process make for an ecofriendly apparatus.

WINNER: SPHEROS MOTHERSON REVO E (L to R) Bijay Mishra, Head – Sales, Spheros Motherson Thermal Systems, Cyril Xavier, Chief Operating Officer, Spheros Motherson Thermal Systems, and Kaushik Madhavan, Director – Automotive & Transmission, Frost &...