IDTR Pune plans two days of road safety outreach
Proposed November 15 and 16 sessions would reach drivers, passengers and students in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area, with a focus on fatigue, defensive driving and support after a crash.
Commercial Auto
Trucks, buses, fleet.
GreenLine deploys electric trucks for Kirloskar Ferrous logistics
The companies flagged off electric trucks at Kirloskar Ferrous' Taloja plant in Navi Mumbai. Fleet size and routes were not disclosed.
Olectra introduces 35 electric buses in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Evey Trans will operate the nine-metre air-conditioned buses, with passenger services scheduled to begin on November 2, according to the company.
EKA expands manufacturing footprint with six facilities across Pune and Pithampur
EKA Mobility and its group companies inaugurated six facilities across Pune and Pithampur, expanding capacity for electric commercial vehicles, engineering, components and interiors along with a new product of the 18m 125-seater bus.
Euler integrates Jio-bp charging access into its commercial-EV app
Fleet users can find chargers, check availability and tariffs, manage sessions and pay through Euler's platform, according to the companies.
JSW Greentech announces order for 100 AMPSTAR electric trucks for JSW Cement
The 55-tonne tractor trucks are intended for a cement-freight corridor between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, supported by a planned battery-swapping network.
Amazon and Tata Motors plan 3,000 electric trucks for India's freight network
The rollout starts in Delhi, with Amazon's carrier partners owning and operating the trucks. Highway expansion and supporting charging hubs form a later phase.
Tsuyo announces LvKON technology collaboration for electric commercial-vehicle powertrains
The companies plan engineering, manufacturing and testing work in India, while Tsuyo advances a proposed 24-acre greenfield facility.
Euler reports monthly electric cargo sales approaching 1,000
Euler Motors says it sold about 6,500 electric four-wheeler cargo vehicles over the past year, with monthly sales approaching 1,000 in September. Its Palwal facility has stated annual capacity of up to 24,000 vehicles.
Tata, VECV and Mahindra report September commercial vehicle growth
Tata’s commercial vehicle total rose 42.4%, VECV’s 49.6% and Mahindra’s truck and bus business 52.9%. Export contributions and vehicle categories differ, so the results require clearly labelled scopes when interpreting the month.
More Retail reports 150 electric vehicles in 600-vehicle mid-mile fleet
More Retail says 150 of its 600 mid-mile vehicles are electric, including 110 Montra EVIATORs. The disclosed numbers put electrification at 25%, rather than the release’s headline suggesting a fully electric fleet.
JSW launches AMPSTAR for electric buses and trucks at planned 15,000-unit plant
JSW Greentech has unveiled AMPSTAR for electric buses and trucks, backed by a 90-acre Maharashtra manufacturing project. An ICRA assessment provides financing context, while the launch release leaves vehicle prices, external orders and delivery schedules undisclosed.
EKA opens Hyderabad sales and service dealership with Sked Ride
EKA Mobility says its Hyderabad dealership with Sked Ride will sell and service electric commercial vehicles. The opening adds a local sales and support point, but investment, opening stock and service capacity were not disclosed.
Euler Motors opens ₹100-crore four-wheeler EV line at Palwal
The electric commercial vehicle maker has commissioned a dedicated four-wheeler plant across 40 acres in Haryana. Euler did not disclose what the line is currently producing against its 24,000-unit capacity.
Tata Motors' new commercial-vehicle company posts 23% revenue rise in first quarter
Tata Motors Ltd, the demerged commercial-vehicle business, reported standalone revenue up 23% to INR 19,329 crore in Q1, with resilient margins and a sharp swing to positive free cash flow despite commodity headwinds.
Sonalika posted best-ever July sales
International Tractors' brand, Sonalika posted best sales across domestic and export markets
Wonder Cement joins the cement charge into electric trucks
Wonder Cement has ordered about 250 heavy electric trucks from Montra Electric