The German commercial vehicle maker Daimler Truck has launched its innovation and development centre, Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI), in Bangalore.
The centre will serve as the backbone for all innovations and technology developments for Daimler Truck globally, including Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Fuso, Bharat Benz, and EvoBus GmbH, a release from the company stated.
Equipped with state-of-the-art software tools and labs, this centre will work on connectivity, cyber security, big data and advanced analytics, system integration and electrification topics, the release added.
The engineering team at the centre will focus on a range of topics, including vehicle engineering, powertrain engineering, software development for electronic control units, computer-aided engineering (CAE), computer-aided design (CAD), IT programming using complex engineering tools and methods.
The design team will focus on developing the best-in-class products to redefine the interiors and exteriors of the extensive range of trucks and buses.
Raghavendra Vaidya, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Daimler Truck Innovation Center India, said that the transportation industry is reinventing itself to create differentiating products focused on zero-emission and software lead innovation.
“DTICI will provide competitive advantage by building deep engineering and IT capabilities to achieve zero emission and industry-leading innovations in the area of software and electronics for all Daimler Truck and Bus brands across the globe,” he added.