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GENTARI IS DECARBONISING FLEETS
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GENTARI IS DECARBONISING FLEETS

Gentari signed multiple MoUs to reinforce its India commitment and development pace. Sumesh Soman takes a look at the multiple partnerships aimed at decarbonising fleets.

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5 mins  |
July 2023
THE INDIA STORY AND PITCH
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THE INDIA STORY AND PITCH

India's growth potential and recent progress made for a compelling story and pitch from the Prime Minister to the US President. Ashish Bhatia links the reinforced friendship between the two world leaders to business outcomes for the automotive industry.

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7 mins  |
July 2023
AC TRUCK CABINS BY 2025
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AC TRUCK CABINS BY 2025

The draft notification to mandate air-conditioning systems in truck cabins by 2025 has been approved. Ashish Bhatia looks at the missing blocks that go well with the welcome move.

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4 mins  |
July 2023
THE ANSWER IS PROGNOSIS
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THE ANSWER IS PROGNOSIS

\"Prognosis\" or predictive analysis is leading to higher uptime in VE Commercial Vehicles' truck and bus fleets. Ashish Bhatia looks at the actionable big data at the core.

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8 mins  |
July 2023
DRIVING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE
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DRIVING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE

Tata Motors BSVI Phase II commercial vehicles come with cutting edge, high-tech upgrades.

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4 mins  |
July 2023
M&M BITES INTO THE BI-FUEL TREND
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M&M BITES INTO THE BI-FUEL TREND

M&M launched the Supro CNG Duo to tap into the bi-fuel opportunity. Team CV looks at the USPS and competition.

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July 2023
A COMPACT OFFERING
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A COMPACT OFFERING

A compact-size application-based tractor called Swaraj Target was unveiled by Swaraj Tractors. Prateek Pardeshi looks at how the 'Target' fills the void in its segment.

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July 2023
Industry Talk - MEETING PREREQUISITES AND EXPECTATIONS
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Industry Talk - MEETING PREREQUISITES AND EXPECTATIONS

In an Industry Talk session, Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre and Industries Ltd. speaks on CV tyre solutions tailored to OEM prerequisites and customer benefits with Ashish Bhatia.

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3 mins  |
June 2023
NEW ASSESSMENT AND TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL - PART 1
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NEW ASSESSMENT AND TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL - PART 1

The following is the first of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager of Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving and Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving and Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA.

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3 mins  |
June 2023
ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
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ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Abhishek Kumar Singh looks at what it will take for the country to reach its set infrastructure development target ahead of the 100th Independence Anniversary, three decades from now.

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June 2023
A NEW SPARK
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A NEW SPARK

A new identity - Niterra India PVT. LTD. has brought in a new spark at the erstwhile NGK Spark Plugs (India). Ashish Bhatia looks at what has changed and what remains unchanged.

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June 2023
BUILT FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
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BUILT FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE

Sona Comstar continues to deliver enhanced performance on its components systems. Ashish Bhatia looks at the new products and iterations from the company.

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June 2023
DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO REPAIR
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DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO REPAIR

With India joining the global ‘Right To Repair’ movement, Ashish Bhatia is optimistic about the equilibrium being restored in the CV industry and automotive at large.

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7 mins  |
June 2023
THE CEV TECHSCAPE
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THE CEV TECHSCAPE

The CEV performance is improving, which is a testament to technological advancements. Prateek Pardeshi tells what’s made the difference.

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6 mins  |
June 2023
THE EQUIPMENTS FOR A FIVE TRILLION ECONOMY
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THE EQUIPMENTS FOR A FIVE TRILLION ECONOMY

The impetus for developing world-class infrastructure means that CEVs are in the thick of it. Sumesh Soman and Ashish Bhatia put the landscape in perspective.

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June 2023
THE PLAY OF SENSORS
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THE PLAY OF SENSORS

Sensata Technologies is creating valuable business insights. Ashish Bhatia goes through the sensor-rich portfolio built on sensing changes for meeting the CV customer requirements.

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May 2023
PROJECT INCLUSIVITY
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PROJECT INCLUSIVITY

The race for inclusivity is fierce. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the recent push at leading OEMs.

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May 2023
THE TREASURE CHEST FOR CVS
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THE TREASURE CHEST FOR CVS

The discovery of lithium-ion reserves in India changes the India-EV equation. Ashish Bhatia explains the big deal about the new found, treasure chest for electric CVs.

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4 mins  |
May 2023
BEM 5528+ LNG TRACTOR TRAILER
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BEM 5528+ LNG TRACTOR TRAILER

With the wave of gasification as an answer to green mobility, the BEM 5528+ tractor when combined to a trailer is strong on paper. Prateek Pardeshi took to the road to validate the claims.

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8 mins  |
May 2023
THE FLEXIBILITY WITH A BI-FUEL TRUCK
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THE FLEXIBILITY WITH A BI-FUEL TRUCK

Going beyond the minuscule reserve petrol tanks found on CNG trucks, the Tata Intra V20 Bi-Fuel pickup is a breath of fresh fuel. Ashish Bhatia looks at the use case and proposed flexibility for fleet operators.

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5 mins  |
May 2023
ENTERED FY24 WITH A STRONG MOMENTUM
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ENTERED FY24 WITH A STRONG MOMENTUM

In an Industry Talk session, Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ashok Leyland spoke to Ashish Bhatia on entering the new fiscal year with a strong momentum.

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May 2023
MOST INDICATORS ARE IN GREEN
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MOST INDICATORS ARE IN GREEN

In an Industry Talk session, Vinod Aggarwal, President, SIAM and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. spoke to Ashish Bhatia on most indicators being in green barring the developed economies posing a challenge.

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May 2023
Use Case For The Gig Economy
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Use Case For The Gig Economy

Shark Tank India fame Revamp Moto wants to transform the gig economy. Deepti Thore caught up with the team to look at the commercial offerings.

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April 2023
LEVERAGING R&D FOR CO-EXISTING TECH
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LEVERAGING R&D FOR CO-EXISTING TECH

Shriram Pistons & Rings brings R&D to the table. In an industry talk interaction, Krishnakumar Srinivasan spoke to Prateek Pardeshi on leveraging R&D for the demand for coexisting technology.

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April 2023
THE IDEAL MIX IS CO-EXISTENCE
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THE IDEAL MIX IS CO-EXISTENCE

Shriram Pistons & Rings reaffirmed a fuel-agnostic approach. Prateek Pardeshi outlines the strategy with respect to the coexisting, technology and product mix.

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3 mins  |
April 2023
CHARGING FORWARD WITH EASE
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CHARGING FORWARD WITH EASE

BorgWarner has put in place key elements of the emobility ecosystem. Ashish Bhatia looks at the plug-and-play capability giving it an edge.

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3 mins  |
April 2023
A CLEAR ROADMAP
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A CLEAR ROADMAP

In an Industry Talk session, Joerg Schaupp, Senior Vice President at ZF Group, Global Commodity and Purchase speaks to Ashish Bhatia about the checkpoints for a clear road map.

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April 2023
AMBASSADOR FOR TIER SUPPLIERS
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AMBASSADOR FOR TIER SUPPLIERS

ZF Group sees a big opportunity for the Indian-tier suppliers or subcontractors. Ashish Bhatia weighs in on the incremental measures that make it an ambassador.

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4 mins  |
April 2023
STREAMLINING OF HYPERLOCAL DELIVERY
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STREAMLINING OF HYPERLOCAL DELIVERY

Hyperlocal delivery is growing rapidly. Ratheesh D, Director at CABT Logistics shares trends that will define its future.

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4 mins  |
April 2023
MADE IN INDIA FOR THE WORLD
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MADE IN INDIA FOR THE WORLD

In an Industry Talk session, Prateek Pardeshi speaks to Shailendra Jagtap, Managing Director at John Deere India on the segment outlook and export potential.

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3 mins  |
April 2023