Automotive - Unit 3: Major Systems & Components of an Automobile

By now you are already familiar with an Automobile. Automobiles are made up of several

components, assemblies and systems. The growing auto industry has given rise to a growing auto

component industry also. India has emerged as global outsourcing hub for manufacturing of

various automobile components. All major Companies like Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, Volvo, Renault

and Daimler Chrysler and others are now sourcing their automotive components from Indian

manufacturers.

The auto components industry is predominantly divided into five segments:

Engine parts

Drive Transmission & Steering Parts

Suspension & Brake Parts

Electrical Parts

Body and chassis

Cooling system

Engine parts

Components

Global automobile manufacturers see India as a manufacturing hub for auto components

due to:

Low cost labour force and availability of raw material which makes India cost competitive.

India has an established manufacturing base.

Major international auto-components including Delphi, Visteon, Bosch and Meritor have set up

operations in India.

Automobile manufacturers and auto component manufacturers have set up International

Purchasing Offices (IPOs) in India.

Fine-quality components are manufactured in India.

India is a global hub for R&D: GM, Daimler Chrysler, Bosch, Suzuki, Johnson Controls etc. All

have their research centre in India.

In this Unit, you will learn about various components and systems that makeup a complete

automobile. Therefore you will be introduced to engine and its part, Body and chassis, Drive

Transmission & Steering Parts, Suspension & Brake Parts, Electrical Parts and other systems that

make it possible for running of an automobile.

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