Continental Achieves New Production Milestone
German technology company Continental has said its Manesar plant in Haryana has achieved a monthly production landmark of 1 million speed censor units.
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) German technology company Continental has said its Manesar plant in Haryana has achieved a monthly production landmark of 1 million speed censor units.
The company is also increasing its capacity to produce speed sensors at its plant to meet the growing demand arising out of the recent vehicle safety and emission norms in the country.
The speed sensor product portfolio of Continental includes wheel, engine and transmission speed sensors for passenger vehicles, while for 2-wheelers it is wheel and engine speed sensors.
As per the norms, effective this April, all new two- wheelers with an 125cc and above engines have to be equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) while smaller models (with engines up to 125cc) need to have compulsory fitment of the combi-braking system. ************* Mahindra Logistics Volkswagen tie-up
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