Arjun Mehta
Arjun Mehta is a contributor at Nxcar Content Hub with 16 published articles. Their work primarily covers Automotive Research, Cars & Culture, Insights & Reviews, providing readers with expert insights and analysis on India's evolving automotive landscape.
16 published articles
Articles by Arjun Mehta
Why EV Range Drops 30% in Winter and What Used Car Buyers Should Know
EV winter range loss is driven by cold battery chemistry, cabin heating demand, reduced regenerative braking, and higher rolling resistance. This guide explains the real thermal math behind winter EV performance and what used EV buyers should check before buying.
Cars in Music Videos: From MTV to YouTube's Golden Era
Indian car culture and heritage: Since MTV's launch in 1981, automobiles have been central to music video aesthetics. Cars represent freedom, wealth, sexuality, and power—making them perfect props for pop music's ...
Impact of Work-From-Home on Vehicle Utilization Patterns
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: This study analyzes changes in vehicle utilization patterns following the work-from-home (WFH) normalization post-2020. Using telematics data from 75,000 vehicles across ...
Supply Chain Resilience in Indian Automobile Manufacturing
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent semiconductor shortage exposed fragilities in automotive supply chains. This study analyzes supply chain vulnerabilities in Indian au...
Carbon Footprint of Vehicle Manufacturing: Life Cycle Comparison
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: This life cycle assessment compares the carbon footprint of manufacturing petrol vehicles, diesel vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and battery electric vehicles in Indian produ...
Urban Mobility Patterns Post-Pandemic: A GPS Analysis
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: This study analyzes anonymized GPS data from 50,000 vehicles in Mumbai over 24 months to identify mobility pattern changes following the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indica...
Alternative Materials in Automotive Manufacturing: Comparative Lifecycle Assessment
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: Lightweighting through alternative materials is a key strategy for improving vehicle efficiency. This study conducts comparative lifecycle assessment of steel, aluminum, ...
Impact of Ride-Sharing on Private Vehicle Ownership: Evidence from Indian Metro Cities
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: Ride-sharing services like Uber and Ola have achieved significant penetration in Indian metros. This study examines whether ride-sharing substitutes or complements privat...
Social Impact of Autonomous Mobility on Urban Planning: A Meta-Analysis
Automotive research and analysis: Abstract: This meta-analysis synthesizes findings from 47 peer-reviewed studies examining the projected social impacts of autonomous vehicle adoption on urban planning and developm...
How Differential Technology Enables Cornering
Technical automotive insights: When a vehicle corners, the outer wheels travel farther than inner wheels. Without a differential, this difference would cause tire scrubbing, drivetrain stress, and difficult hand...
Understanding Automatic Transmission Fluid and Service Intervals
Technical automotive insights: Automatic transmission fluid performs multiple functions: lubricating gears and bearings, transmitting hydraulic pressure, cooling components, and enabling clutch engagement. Its c...
Vehicle Weight Distribution: Why Balance Matters
Technical automotive insights: Weight distribution fundamentally shapes vehicle dynamics. How mass is positioned—front-to-rear, left-to-right, and low-to-high—determines handling characteristics, tire wear patte...
Reliability Analysis: Which Brands Actually Last in Indian Conditions
Technical automotive insights: Marketing claims about reliability are everywhere. Actual data is scarce. This analysis compiles reliability information from owner surveys, service center data, and insurance clai...
Technical Breakdown: The Physics of Downforce and Why It Matters
Technical automotive insights: Modern performance cars generate extraordinary downforce—some produce more than their own weight at high speeds. This invisible force fundamentally transforms vehicle dynamics. Her...
Why Self-Driving Cars Will Never Work in India
Expert opinion on car buying in India: Silicon Valley techno-optimists love to predict that fully autonomous vehicles are just around the corner. They imagine a future where cars drive themselves while passengers read o...
Autonomous Vehicle Testing Gets Green Signal on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
India's automotive industry news: The National Highways Authority of India has approved a dedicated autonomous vehicle testing zone on a 50-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, creating India's first h...