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COMING TOGETHER TO RAISE THE BAR

To realise the inherent growth potential, at the 62nd SIAM Annual Convention, stakeholders of the CV industry agreed to raise the bar of aspirations. Ashish Bhatia shares the key takeaways.

REIMAGINING A MEANINGFUL BUSINESS

In an industry talk session, Satish Sharma, President of the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Apollo Tyres Ltd. and Chairman, Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), speaks to Ashish Bhatia on the need to reimagine a meaningful business.

A VISIT TO THE WORLD'S TALLEST STATUE A SPECIAL MOBILITY ZONE

Dedicated EV only, public transport mandates are limiting access to polluting vehicles in the eco-tourism pockets of the country. Ashish Bhatia visited the Statue of Unity, a special mobility zone to check on the equation.

DOING THE NATION'S HEAVY LIFTING WITH TATA MOTORS

Founded in 1979 by the late Jai Karan Sharma, Chetak Logistics began as a small entrepreneurial project in the automotive logistics sector. Driven by strong dedication and customer orientation, the company charted immense growth over the decades, leveraging technology to challenge conventional ways.

TYRE PRIORITIES AND PROSPECTS

Against the backdrop of a new CV tyre range launch, Samir Gupta, Managing Director of Continental Tires talks to Sumesh Soman about the industry sentiment, priorities and future prospects.

MONTRA ELECTRIC AUTO

The growing electric three-wheeler segment continues to draw interest. Raghul Krishnan looks at the boxes ticked by the Montra Electric Auto from the Murugappa Group Company, T1 Clean Mobility.

OTUA FOR CARGO DELIVERY

Dandera Ventures, a startup into offering sustainable mobility solutions drove in the OTUA. Sumesh Soman looks at the electric three-wheeler cargo solution.

OSM STREAM

Omega Seiki Mobility has launched its electric people-mover Stream. Sumesh Soman shares the first take on the three-wheeler and the strategic offensive.

PIAGGIO PEOPLE MOVERS

CNG continues to be the mainstay for auto rickshaws. Prateek Pardeshi comes back impressed with the new generation, Piaggio Apé NXT+.

GOING BEYOND CONVENTIONAL

Euler Motors entered the three-wheeler segment as a disruptor. Sumesh Soman looks at the unconventional introductions like the Euler HiLoad electric three-wheeler aimed at the last-mile.

REE automotive debuts

REE Automotive has announced P7B, a class3 delivery truck built on a P7 cab chassis.

Japan pushes for green mobility

Toyota Motor Corporation, Hino Motors, Ltd., and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) announced a collaboration to plan and develop light-duty Fuel Cell (FC) electric trucks for the mass market.

New ACE contract in Ghana

Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has won a Rs.200 crore contract from Ghana for setting up of a manufacturing plant for tractors, backhoe loaders and agricultural implements.

New Lith Pwr Mobility lineup

For three-wheeler EV operations in India, Thane-based Lith Pwr Mobility Pvt Ltd. has partnered with Tork Motors Pvt Ltd. and Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt Ltd., a subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Japan.

NueGo premium intercity ebus service

NueGo announced the launch of its operations on the Bhopal-Indore route. The premium electric intercity coach services brand will deliver an easy booking experience, exceptional ride quality, and in-cabin experience for inter-city travellers while ensuring a safer and greener ride.

e:swap by HPCL and HEID

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), and Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Ltd. (HEID), a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), launched their first e:swap Station at HPCL's COMCO outlet on the old airport road, in Bengaluru.

DICV inaugrates second RTC

Daimler India Commercial Vehicle (DICV) officially opened its new Regional Training Center (RTC) in Cuttack, Odisha.

Mahindra Advanced Design Europe

Mahindra & Mahindra has inaugurated its new design centre of excellence, Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (M.A.D.E). Inaugurated at Banbury, Oxfordshire in the UK by Anand, Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, the new state-of-theart EV design studio will serve as the conceptual hotbed for the company's portfolio of EV products.

Ebuses in Nagpur fleet

On the occasion of Amrit Mahotsav Independence Day, 17 electric buses and a digital bus service under the special facilities were provided by 'Aapli Bus' for the citizens of Nagpur.

BMTC I-Day bonanza

Civilians of Bengaluru had access to all the buses within the city limits on August 15, 2022. This included access to air-conditioned and customised Volvo fleet of buses.

BEST looks at inducting green hydrogen buses

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has proposed to convert around 220 diesel-run buses in Mumbai to green hydrogen. The latter is fuel produced with electrolysis of water, a low-carbon emitting source of power generation.

The Eluding Parity And Opportunities

THE GLOBAL EV ADOPTION GIVES A PICTURE OF AMBITIOUS FOLLOWERS, EMERGING EV MARKETS AND THE STARTER NATIONS. ASHISH BHATIA LOOKS AT THE FACTORS DRIVING THE ELUDING PARITY BETWEEN EVS AND ICE VEHICLES AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Transport for India

SWITCH MOBILITY HAS CREATED A STIR WITH ITS EV LAUNCHES GLOBALLY. ASHISH BHATIA WEIGHS IN ON THE PRODUCTS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO TURN INTO MASS  MODES OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIA.

Optimised HVAC Solutions

VALEO-MOTHERSON IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS COMMERCIAL HVAC SOLUTIONS. PRATEEK PARDESHI LOOKS AT HOW THE COMPANY IS OPTIMISING THESE.

Operators Demand Greater Recognition Prawaas 3.0

PRAWAAS 3.0 CAME BACK WITH ITS DEMAND FOR GREATER RECOGNITION OF OPERATORS. PRATEEK PARDESHI CAUGHT UP WITH THE STAKEHOLDERS TO GAUGE THE SENTIMENT.

Industry Talk Global EV Adoption

IN AN INDUSTRY TALK SESSION, TEAM ARTHUR D. LITTLE COMPRISING OF DR ANDREAS SCHLOSSER, PARTNER, GLOBAL HEAD OF AUTOMOTIVE, GERMANY, BARNIK CHITRAN MAITRA, MANAGING PARTNER AT ARTHUR D. LITTLE INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA, AND FABIAN SEMPF, PRINCIPAL ARTHUR D. LITTLE INDIA, LOCAL HEAD OF AUTOMOTIVE PRACTICE SPEAK TO ASHISH BHATIA ON THE GLOBAL EV ADOPTION RATES, BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPLIERS IN THE ECOSYSTEM.

Draft policy paper for 'Uber of buses'

The Delhi government of NCT, Delhi released a draft policy paper on privatising intra-city bus transportation.

Setra leaps over safety

Drawing power from the 10.7-litre Euro6 OM 470 engine with a peak rated power of 500 hp and a peak rated torque of 2100 Nm.

Petronas partners Tata Motors

This partnership will further increase the accessibility of our affordable genuine oil

Tata Winger for Nepal

The multiutility van is claimed to be an ideal fit for meeting the evolving needs of modern, informed customers looking for a combination of performance, profit, and comfort.