Orbitsys DMS leverages its cloud-based platform, allowing centralisation of data and remote access to tackle connectivity and data hurdles in the automotive industry.

As the world relies more on technology and data to tackle different situations or to streamline processes, loopholes exist inevitably. Orbitsys leverages its cloud-based platform, allowing centralisation of data along with remote access for the automotive industry to tackle dealerships and hurdles.

“We tackle connectivity and data hurdles in the automotive industry by offering a cloud-based platform. This allows dealerships and OEMs to centralise data, which eliminates scattered systems, creating a single source of trusted data for customer and vehicle information. Moreover, accessing data remotely enables secure, role-based and real-time data visibility across multiple locations, improving decision-making,” informed Harvinder Pal Singh, Chief Business Officer, Orbitsys DMS.

The software services company also tackles challenges pertaining to supply chain management by leveraging cloud-based tools that monitor performance in real-time. “We optimise supply chain management by providing tools for efficient inventory management, order tracking and supplier collaboration. The platform enables companies to monitor supply chain performance in real-time, identify bottlenecks and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and reduce costs,” said Singh.

However, in this rapidly changing landscape of digitisation, data security has assumed an important position. Commenting on ensuring data security and privacy in its application, Singh said, “We prioritise data security and privacy in our solutions for the automotive sector by implementing robust security measures such as encryption, access controls and regular security audits by industry-leading security partners. The platform ensures that customer data is protected against unauthorised access and adheres to industry standards and regulations for data privacy.”

Furthermore, as Orbitsys is an ISO certified company, it conducts regular audits and updates the solutions to comply with statutory requirements, ensuring that customers can confidently use their services while meeting regulatory obligations.

When asked how Orbitsys’ technology enhances efficiency and productivity in automotive production and distribution processes, Singh explained, “We improve order accuracy by leveraging real-time customer orders and vehicle inventory data of dealerships that can be shared with manufacturers, enabling them to adjust production plans and reduce the risk of overstocking or understocking at dealerships. Customers can be provided estimated arrival times and updates on vehicle delivery periods. Moreover, efficient service at dealerships, facilitated by our system, can lead to quicker turnaround times for repairs and maintenance, potentially reducing warranty claims and improving customer satisfaction.”

Digital solutions

Some of the specific solutions and services offered by Orbitsys include customer relationship management systems. These comprehensive, pre-configured auto-centric CRM platforms help automotive dealerships manage all interactions and communications with customers, including lead tracking, opportunity management and service requests.

It offers data repository services where a centralised repository keeps all customer and vehicle data, streamlining operations and improving data visibility. The Orbitsys CRM-DMS supports the entire sales process, from lead generation to deal closing, while the after-sales service module helps manage service appointments, track repair work and bill customers. The system can also be integrated with workshop management systems to streamline service operations.

Its inventory management system helps manage inventory levels for parts and vehicles, ensuring that dealerships have the right stock on hand to meet customer demand. It also offers the full range of pre-configured customer feedback programmes that are used by businesses to gauge customer satisfaction.

Besides these offerings, Orbitsys offers a range of mobile apps for OEMs, dealerships and vehicle owners, providing on-the-go access to key information and functionality.

Its vehicle and parts distribution platform for OEMs and dealers offers a comprehensive integration to OEM vehicle warehouse operations and enables on-line vehicle ordering as well as fund-management.

Moreover, the core platform has the capability to connect to any OEM or external system for secure and automated data flows.

The service provider leverages its technological expertise to innovate in the automotive sector by focusing on streamlined dealer business management and cloud-based accessibility. The system offers an all-in-one solution for dealerships, managing various aspects like distribution, sales, service and customer relationship management.

This eliminates the need for multiple disconnected systems and enforces pre-defined processes to ensure data integrity and minimise the possibility of frauds.

“Our platform is designed on pre-defined processes that are enforced with minimal manual intervention so that all reports and insights use trusted data. This attention to process also minimises the possibility of fraud. Moreover, our web-hosted software allows dealerships with multiple locations and brands to access and manage data and operations centrally. This provides real-time data visibility, improving decision making and streamlining processes across the network,” informed Singh.

Answering how Orbitsys contributes to electric vehicle (EV) technology advancements, he said, “We offer features that support EV manufacturers in managing customer relationships, streamlining operations and analysing data. This helps EV manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate the development and adoption of EV technology.”

Market presence

The service provider has been present in the automotive segment since 1995 and has worked with brands such as Daewoo, Skoda, Isuzu and Benelli in ICE and Amo Mobility and Omega Seiki and Lohia Auto in EV segment. Over 1,700 automotive dealers and workshops have chosen to work with their system so far. “We work closely with the Federation of Dealer Associations in India to engage with dealerships across the country. Orbitsys has been the DMS partner for India’s most prestigious Autocar Awards – created and hosted by India’s most trusted automobile publication, for over six years now,” informed Singh.

He added, “Orbitsys CRM-DMS stays ahead in the rapidly evolving automotive market by continuously innovating its service offerings to meet the changing needs of customers and the industry. We invest in research and development to develop cutting-edge solutions with mobile capabilities that help automotive businesses stay competitive. We actively collaborate with industry partners and engage with customers to understand their challenges and develop tailored solutions that address their specific needs.”

Commenting on long-term goals and vision in relation to the automotive sector, Singh said, “We intend to create a globally scaleable platform that will work across multiple markets. On the technology side, we are actively working on plans for block-chain integration. AI integration will be coming to specific modules on a small scale first and then become an integral part of the system. We will integrate closely with connected vehicle systems to bring the best vehicle ownership experience to customers.

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NXP Semiconductors has introduced the SAF8444, an automotive radar system-on-chip designed to enable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) processing on the sensor itself.

Manufactured using 28-nanometre RFCMOS technology, the single-chip solution operates across the 76–81 GHz automotive radar band to support short-, medium- and long-range sensing. The chip is intended for vehicle platforms, including electric vehicles, where it reduces system costs by simplifying thermal management and vehicle integration.

The system addresses entry-level and economy vehicle lines by integrating hardware components to lower overall bill-of-materials costs. It combines an Arm Cortex-A53 applications processor, an Arm Cortex-M7 real-time core, and NXP’s proprietary Signal Processing Toolbox radar accelerator with digital signal processor support. This architecture allows perception-level processing to occur directly on the radar sensor, reducing the data-load reliance on centralised vehicle compute resources.

The technology is optimised for standard automated safety functions, including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection and park assist. To meet safety criteria such as the Euro NCAP 2030 requirements, which include low-light pedestrian detection, the chip fuses camera and radar data.

Additionally, it features a dual-threaded accelerator to run anti-jamming algorithms and mitigate radio frequency interference in congested environments.

NXP supports the device with an enablement ecosystem that includes radar software development kits, safety frameworks, security components, power management integrated circuits, and networking solutions.

Meindert van den Beld, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Radar & ADAS, NXP Semiconductors, said, “SAF8444 strengthens our one-chip radar portfolio with a solution that balances performance, power efficiency, and cost. It allows customers to meet tightening safety requirements while reducing system cost—an essential step toward democratizing ADAS adoption.”

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German technology company Bosch has officially introduced its third-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors to the Indian market. The strategic rollout targets the next phase of India's electric vehicle (EV) expansion, shifting the market focus from early adoption toward cost efficiency, longer ranges, and mass-market scaling.

Silicon carbide technology has become a cornerstone of modern EV drivetrains, acting as the primary control mechanism for energy flow within the power electronics system – specifically the inverter. By optimising the conversion of direct current (DC) from the battery into alternating current (AC) for the electric motor, SiC chips directly dictate a vehicle's overall electrical efficiency.

The Gen 3 SiC chips bring several structural and performance improvements over legacy silicon and previous-generation components by delivering around 20 percent higher performance, enabling electric vehicles to achieve extended driving ranges without requiring automakers to increase physical battery pack sizes.

The SiC chips are manufactured using an advanced substrate, which reduces switching energy losses and improves thermal performance. This allows for less complex, more lightweight cooling architectures within the engine bay.

Enhanced miniaturisation allows Bosch to harvest more individual chips per semiconductor wafer, lowering manufacturing cost barriers and making advanced power electronics financially viable for mass-market budget EVs, two-wheelers and commercial fleets.

To date, Bosch has delivered more than 60 million SiC chips worldwide. The multinational engineering firm continues to funnel billions of euros into expanding its global semiconductor fabrication plants to reinforce supply line resilience against global automotive chip shortages.

By introducing the third-generation lineup locally, Bosch aims to establish an end-to-end semiconductor ecosystem in India, backing the government's localized advanced manufacturing and vehicle electrification goals.

Sandeep Nelamangala, Joint Managing Director, Bosch and President of Bosch Mobility India, said, “Our advanced SiC technology is designed to deliver the tangible benefits that Indian consumers demand - longer driving range, faster charging, and lower long-term costs. By making high-efficiency power electronics more accessible, we are helping to unlock the full potential of the EV market, making clean, efficient mobility a reality for everyone in India."

Markus Heyn, Member of the Bosch Board of Management, and Chairman, Bosch Mobility business sector, said, “Our ambition is clear: we want to be a globally leading manufacturer of SiC chips. With our next generation SiC chips, we are helping our customers put even more powerful and efficient electric vehicles onto the road.”

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BYD India, a subsidiary of the world’s largest New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has showcased its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) plug-in hybrid technology in India. Positioned as a transitional bridge between internal combustion engines and pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the incoming powertrain technology targets long-haul efficiency with a combined cruising range exceeding 1,200 km.

With a global plug-in hybrid history starting with the F3DM in 2008, BYD has amassed over 8 million cumulative PHEV sales, capturing a 35 percent global market share in the segment. The technology's introduction in India is intended to expand BYD's domestic portfolio beyond its current pure-EV lineup, which serves a growing base of 14,000 customers via 48 showrooms across 40 cities.

Unlike conventional hybrids that rely on a petrol engine as the primary mover with electric motors acting as secondary support, BYD's DM-i architecture reverses this layout to operate as an Electric-First system.

The vehicle relies primarily on battery power across everyday urban commutes. The petrol engine operates secondary to propulsion, working as a silent generator to maintain battery state-of-charge or engaging directly only during high-load, high-speed scenarios.

The system manages energy distribution via three intelligent operating modes:

• EV Mode: The vehicle relies entirely on the electric motor and battery pack, mimicking a standard BEV for zero-emission city driving.
• HEV ‘Series’ Mode: For mid-range driving, the onboard engine acts strictly as a generator, supplying electricity to charge the battery while the electric motor continues to turn the wheels.
• HEV ‘Parallel’ Mode: Under heavy acceleration or high-speed cruising, the petrol engine mechanically couples to the drivetrain, providing direct propulsion to the wheels alongside the electric motor.

The DM-i platform pairs advanced electric motor hardware with a highly specialised internal combustion engine optimised for thermal cycling:

• Xiaoyun 1.5L Engine: The platform utilises a dedicated 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that achieves an industry-leading thermal efficiency of 43.04 percent.
• Super Hybrid Blade Battery: Power is stored in a specialised iteration of BYD's proprietary Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Blade Battery, engineered for structural safety, puncture resistance and high thermal stability.
• Fuel Economy: Under standard test conditions, the powertrain achieves a low consumption rate of 4.8-litre per 100 km (approximately 20.8 kmpl).
• Acceleration: The Electric Hybrid System (EHS) delivers seamless, single-speed acceleration, enabling a zero to 100 kmph sprint time of under 5.5 seconds in its high-performance configurations.

Initially entering India in 2007 to build electric buses and commercial chassis, BYD India has scaled its passenger vehicle presence with models including the e6, Atto 3, Seal, eMax 7 and Sealion 7. The company supports its local assembly operations through two manufacturing facilities spanning over 140,000 square meters, representing an investment of more than USD 200 million.

Rajeev Chauhan, Head of the Electric Passenger Vehicles Business, BYD India, said, "The introduction of DM-i technology marks a pivotal step in our commitment to making sustainable mobility more versatile and accessible for Indian consumers. By enabling electric-first driving for daily use while seamlessly supporting long-distance travel, DM-i addresses some of the most pressing barriers to the adoption of sustainable motoring in India. With this innovation, we are bringing a new technology to Indian consumers, and also shaping a smarter, more flexible pathway towards sustainable transportation."

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Astemo Americas, Inc. has announced its collaboration with NVIDIA as a DRIVE Hyperion Tier-1 partner. The company will focus on developing electronic control units (ECUs) utilising dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) to support the automotive industry's ongoing shift toward software-defined, Level 4-ready autonomous vehicles.

NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion serves as a production-ready reference architecture and ecosystem designed to help automakers streamline the deployment of highly automated and fully autonomous driving technologies.

Astemo Americas' engineering integration focuses on building a dual-SoC compute engine capable of handling the severe data workloads required by next-generation vehicle platforms. The collaboration pairs specialised high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) computing with optimised thermal and power management.

The partnership expands Astemo Americas' traditional footprint as a tier-one component supplier, shifting it into a primary integration partner for advanced autonomous system infrastructure. By combining its existing background in electric powertrains, active chassis systems and engine management with NVIDIA’s AI processing units, the company aims to provide global automakers with scalable, production-ready central computing nodes that bridge the gap between experimental development and high-volume vehicle production.

Mathieu Devillard, Executive Vice-President and Head of the Electrification Business Division, Astemo, said, “Astemo’s electrification and software-defined vehicle capabilities are central to where mobility is headed. By joining the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion ecosystem, we can help accelerate the development of advanced autonomous vehicle technologies while supporting automakers with scalable, cost-effective solutions.”

Rishi Dhall, Vice-President – Automotive, NVIDIA, added, “As a DRIVE Hyperion Tier-1 ecosystem partner developing dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor ECUs for automotive OEMs, Astemo is helping bring scalable autonomous driving platforms closer to production.”

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