Daimler Truck has announced the launch of its innovation and development facility – Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI) – in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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, BharatBenz, and EvoBus GmbH.
The engineering team at the centre will focus on areas that include 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 centre will also work on connectivity, cyber security, big data and advanced analytics, system integration and electrification topics. 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.