The new CV-Matic features a new cooling system developed on the basis of Honda's small-motorcyle automatic transmission technology which protects the drive belt from high temperatures enhancing the durability and at the same time allowing for a more compact design with shorter distance between the pulleys.

Honda has applied 14 patents for this technology. The new system will be available with Cub-style scooters to be released in the ASEAN region starting in 2010.

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"Motor Sports is an integral part of our Brand Image. It has always been Yamaha's endeavor to promote motor sports along with safe biking. As a part of our Brand image we want to promote local club level races like Racing Ride Tech. There are thousands of our customers who want to participate in these events for the love of the sport & thrill. This also gives us the opportunity to come closer to our consumers. The event has been extremely successful and this can be seen from the huge participation of the bike enthusiasts," Sanjay Tripathi, Division Head, Product Planning & Brand Management said.

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With the Indian Patent Office granting exclusive rights to Bajaj's "ExhausTEC" system used in their bikes, could spell trouble for TVS Motor Co. Ltd. The south Indian auto major has been using the same system to enhance engine performance of the Apache range.

The two firm were in a headlock earlier when TVS was about to launch the 125cc Flame with the digital twin spark technology. Bajaj Auto had filed a case alleging that TVS Motors had used the technology patented by it in 2002.

The court decided in favor of Bajaj Auto and TVS had to withdraw TVS Falme and re-launch the bike with a single-spark. The court ruling also barred TVS from using twin-spart technology on any of its future models.

According to Bajaj the "ExhausTEC" system significantly improves low and mid range torque in a single cylinder four stroke engine. The system involves a simple and effective method of uses an extra chamber with predetermind volume attached to the exhaust pipe.

The TVS big-wigs must be having sleepless nights as the Apache is one of their bestsellers and with the patent being granted they stand a risk of getting into another row with Bajaj. S. Ravikumar, vice-president, Bajaj Auto said that the patent has armed Bajaj with power of infringement and only time will tell what they plan to do next.

Well according to law gurus all is not over yet for TVS as they have an option to file a post-grant opposition within a year of the patent grant and challenge Bajaj's patent. Meanwhile, they can still continue to sell the Apache model questioning the very validity of the patent, and face Bajaj in the court should Bajaj file a legal suit.

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The press release signed by Vice-President, Business Development, Mr. S. Ravikumar, issued on Wednesday states that the Pune based Bajaj Auto has been awarded the Patent no 231498, dated March 5, 2009 by the Indian Patent office. The patent was published in the 27 March edition of the government of India's Patent Gazette.

The patent may spell trouble for TVS Motors as it has been using the same technology in some of its vehicles Now, Apache brand of motorcycles from TVS Motor are under question because TVS has used 'ExhausTEC' in these bikes as well. However, TVS Motors denies the claim that that patent affects its business.

"The patent granted to Bajaj Auto is for ExhausTEC, which is a chamber fitted on the exhaust pipe. It has nothing to do with DTSi twin spark technology. They are two separate patents and are not linked to each other," the company said in a release here on Friday.

Contending that there is no correlation between 'DTSi twin spark' technology and 'ExhausTEC,' TVS Motor sought to point out that they are two independent technologies with separate patents and these technologies are not used by TVS Motor Company in any of its products.

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"The Indian Patent Office granted Bajaj Auto a patent for its 'ExhausTEC' invention vide Patent No 231498 dated March 5, 2009. This grant was published in Patent Gazette, dated March 27, 2009," Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) Vice-President (Business Development) S Ravikumar said.

Bajaj Auto claimed that ExhausTEC significantly improves low- and mid-range torque (tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis) in a single cylinder four stroke engine, employing a chamber of predetermined volume attached to the exhaust pipe.

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Now, Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder - researchers at MIT - have developed a new Lithium-ion battery technology that could allow electric car batteries to get fully charged in just five minutes. While explaining that technology is beyond the scope of this article, two companies are said to have licensed the technology already.

However, the MIT researchers' technology will involve a new approach to manufacturing lithium-ion battery materials, and production-ready Li-ion batteries made using the new technology are expected to be ready only by 2011-12.

[Via: indiaautomotive]

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As a first assignment TCS has been awarded an ERP engagement for Ducati Motor Holding and its subsidiaries in Europe. TCS partnered with KPMG Advisory Italy for this assignment. KPMG would bring their local market competencies while TCS will bring its Global Network Delivery Model (GNDM™). The objective of this project is to drive quantum improvements in Supply Chain management, especially in the areas of forecasts, inventory levels and optimized production plans and overall reduced logistics costs.

S. Ramadorai, CEO and MD, TCS said "Our partnership with Ducati is another example of the cutting edge technology services that TCS is providing to leaders in different sectors and industries. With TCS as its tech partner, Ducati's ability to respond to customers and react to the evolving business environment will increase and help them to effectively use TCS' talent and expertise to boost their presence globally."

Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO & President, Ducati said, "Ducati is the leader in premium sport motorbikes with an impressive track record in terms of racing successes; we believe that TCS is the right partner to help us setup a strong company platform that will help us reach the next level in terms of company competitiveness and results in today's global market."

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