Archive for August, 2015

Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept V-ision e plug-in hybrid

Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept V-ision e plug-in hybrid

Launched at the 2015 Geneva show, the plug-in hybrid concept van, Concept V-ision is aimed at luxury travel. It is also aimed at business travellers. Flaunting designo titanium alubeam paint and a sporty-aerodynamic styling, the van concept is based on the V-Class, and features executive seats in the rear that can recline to a lying position inclination of up to[Read More…]

by August 5, 2015 World
IIT-Madras and Harita Seating Systems to collaborate

IIT-Madras and Harita Seating Systems to collaborate

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and Harita Seating Systems Ltd (HSSL) will collaborate to address the cause of road accidents by developing disruptive products. The disruptive products are expected to aptly intervene in order to avoid road accidents. As an initiation of this process, IIT-M will transfer indigenous technological knowhow to HSSL on ubiquitous monitoring of driver performance[Read More…]

by August 4, 2015 News
Empowering transport veterans

Empowering transport veterans

Article by: Rajesh Rajgor Seasoned transporters leave Mahindra Mentor Summit 2 at IIM-A on a positive note. In the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna asked Duryodhan and Arjun to choose between himself (Krishna) and his army for the war. Duryodhan chose Krishna’s army and Arjun was left with Krishna. Duryodhan lost the battle with 11 armies on his side while the Pandavas[Read More…]

by August 3, 2015 Domestic
Tata Motors bags order for 1,239 defence vehicles

Tata Motors bags order for 1,239 defence vehicles

Article by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Beginning with the manufacture of military vehicles for the Allied Forces during World War II, Tata Motors’ defence business has Rs. 1500 crore worth of orders currently. Tata Motors has bagged an order to supply around 1,239 LPTA 2038 high-mobility 6×6 multi-axle trucks from the Indian Army. Claimed to be the single largest order awarded to[Read More…]

by August 3, 2015 Domestic