![Fuel Stories: The Future](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/750/648693/609a6360a8d28/Fuel-Stories-The-Future.jpg)
Almost a decade ago when Tata Starbus fuel cell concept was introduced, it seemed to me that hydrogen as a cleaner alternative to diesel would catapult public transportation in our cities in ten years’ time. I believed I had pretty strong reasons. Battery buses weren’t that promising in terms of range, charging traits and infrastructure; no locally built prototypes were available at that time either. Fuel cell technology, on the other hand, promised no change in refueling traits with almost similar range as diesel; infrastructure could be built by adding an extra slot in existing fuel pumps. Union government also promised some patronage for in-house development of fuel cell and hydrogen fuel. I adored the Starbus FCEV as the ‘green bus’, as a likely harbinger of number of those to hit our roads real soon.
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ATS ELGI launches new range of equipment for CV segment
GARAGE EQUIPMENT
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VECV delivers 50 CNG buses to PMPML in Pune
VEHICLE ZONE
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Lucas TVS chosen as one of India's best workplaces in auto industry
The certification was done by The Great Place to Work Institute which works with the purpose of giving companies an opportunity to benchmark their practices that make every workplace unique for employees
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JAMNA AUTO launches new trailer air suspension, bullish on market success
Understanding the pulse of the Indian customers, drivers and operating conditions, the home-grown company has come up with an ‘Indian product for Indian roads at Indian price’, reports N. Balasubramanian
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It is never easy for a fleet operator to strike the right balance between tight revenues and rising fuel and parts’ costs. However, if chosen wisely, important elements such as tyres can help in business advancement. Rajesh Rajgor finds this to be true in the case of Saabri Logistics
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ZF to invest Euro 200 million as part of ‘Refresh India' strategy
ZF has announced a significant investment of around Euro 200 million as part of a strategic consolidation of its business domains with renewed impetus to drive growth in the Indian market over the next decade.
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Chasing records, making roads, with Tata trucks
Jagdish Kadam, Chairman & Managing Director, Raj Path InfraCon shares details with MOTORINDIA about striving to create a world record for the longest road constructed in 24 hours, his company operations, and his fruitful association with Tata Motors.
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IPL-Shaw JV for DEF solutions takes flight!
Commenting on this development, Gautam Venkataramani, Director, IPL Shaw Solutions India, said, “India Pistons Limited’s customer experience, local manufacturing strength over 60+ years with research and development and application engineering expertise will be used to provide DEF system solutions with light-weighting, performance-oriented approach leading to CAFE focus.”
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What COVID has taught the resilient auto retail industry
In this special Guest Column, Vinkesh Gulati, President, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), shares his observations and views on how the Indian automotive retail sector has weathered the COVID storm and the key learnings and takeaways from the experience
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“Cautiously optimistic on growth as COVID continues, emphasis on strong exports and aftermarket” - Vinnie Mehta
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