The Pune-based Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) was no exception to plans going awry for organisations in a pandemic-hit 2020. Braving the catastrophe with cautious optimism, CIRT is fast regaining the lost momentum in 2020. It is nearing pre-Covid capabilities of tackling a full load en route to attaining newer highs. Averred Capt. (Dr.) Rajendra B. Saner-Patil, Director, CIRT, “Initially we resumed operations at 30-40 per cent levels. It involved dealing with State Transport Undertakings (STUs).” CIRT, according to Capt. (Dr.) Patil was quick to overcome limitations, like resuming physical training sessions for industry and academia, by commencing virtual training in August. “We were able to reach out to stakeholders of the industry despite the odds stacked against us on critical subjects like the new motor vehicle bill in a bid to cover its amendments,” he claimed. In quick succession, CIRT expanded the virtual sessions to an array of topics in the usual, in-depth manner, as is expected from the joint initiative of the Ministry of Shipping and Transport and the Association of State Road Transport Undertaking.
NEW ZF TESTING LAB IN THE UK
ZF has opened a new testing lab in the UK. UK’s first dedicated 800V Test and Validation Laboratory is located at its R&D hub in Solihull.
CUMI RECEIVES TOT FROM DMRL
Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI) receives Transfer of Technology (ToT) from Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) to manufacture add-on composite armour for Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) vehicles.
NEOLITE ZKW OPENS NEW PLANT IN PUNE
Neolite ZKW has opened a new eco-friendly manufacturing plant in Pune.
BRIDGING THE SKILL GAP
In an upfront interaction, Marcos Oliveira, President and CEO of lochpe-Maxion S.A. speaks about the upskilling initiative to bridge the skill gap and create a level playing field, with Upendra Kasbekar.
TECHNICAL EMPOWERMENT AT MAXION WHEELS
In an era where the need for skilled labour is more pressing than ever, initiatives focused on upskilling through industry-academia collaboration have become pivotal to national growth, writes
CROSS BORDER SOLUTIONS
In the automotive aftermarket, the push for digitisation has become essential for companies of all sizes seeking a competitive edge in global e-commerce
FRONT-ENGINE MULTIAXLE GARUD
Ashok Leyland has unveiled the Garud, a testament to advancements in bus chassis engineering featuring an innovative architecture and quality aggregates, writes Upendra Kasbekar.
VEERO CHASSIS AND UNDERPINNINGS
Mahindra Veero spotlights chassis innovations and robust underpinnings. The advancement in the underpinning is significant, writes .
POWERTRAINS AND THE EVOLVING AFTERMARKET
The 27th edition of Automechanika Frankfurt got underway, marking the return of the global automotive industry's largest B2B aftermarket trade fair. It underscored the powertrains and the evolving aftermarket,
HIGH PRECISION PRODUCTION
MR Components leverages intelligent automation to produce high-precision gear components monthly, optimising output with unmanned operations. In an upfront conversation, Alessandro Reguzzo, Founder and MD of the company shares the fundamental philosophy with Team
