Buisness Line Business Daily from THE HINDU group of publicationsSunday, Sep 02, 2007
Mumbai, Sept. 1 Bajaj Auto, which developed the Digital Twin Spark Ignition (DTSi) technology for two-wheelers, is alleging that TVS Motor Company is using the same technology in its recently launched 125-cc TVS Flame motorcycle and thereby infringing on their proprietary know-how.
According to Mr Amit Nandi, General Manager-Marketing, Bajaj Auto, the Chennai-headquartered TVS Motor has used the technology patented by Bajaj Auto globally. The company’s legal team is evaluating the matter and will soon initiate steps against its rival to protect its know-how.
Mr Nandi said the new bike’s spark plugs were similar to those present in Bajaj’s DTSi bikes (two spark plugs located at opposite ends of the combustion chamber).
The company contends that TVS Motor’s 125 cc motor cycle also has spark plugs located at opposite ends of the compression chamber. Since location is the key to fuel efficiency and emission control, the design of TVS Motor’s vehicle infringes on their proprietary know-how. Competing models
Further, the 125 cc motor cycle ‘Flame’ is in direct competition with Bajaj’s Discover motorcycle and the upcoming new Exceed model.
Though globally the DTSi technology is present in high engine-capacity bikes, only Bajaj holds the global patent for this technology in the 125-220 cc segment. The company acquired the patent in 2002, Mr Nandi said. Bajaj introduced the technology to enhance the combustion process and ensure improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
The company is reportedly introducing its new 125 cc Exceed bike in the second week of September with an upgraded DTSi technology called DTS-Si developed by Bajaj Auto R&D. The company plans to sell 20,000 Exceed units in September and increase the number to 50,000 units by November this year, a company release stated.
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