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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.
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.
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.
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.
DRIVING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE
Tata Motors BSVI Phase II commercial vehicles come with cutting edge, high-tech upgrades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE CEV TECHSCAPE
The CEV performance is improving, which is a testament to technological advancements. Prateek Pardeshi tells what’s made the difference.
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.
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.
PROJECT INCLUSIVITY
The race for inclusivity is fierce. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the recent push at leading OEMs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STREAMLINING OF HYPERLOCAL DELIVERY
Hyperlocal delivery is growing rapidly. Ratheesh D, Director at CABT Logistics shares trends that will define its future.
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.