Archive for October, 2016

Regulatory implications on Indian bus industry

Regulatory implications on Indian bus industry

Regulatory implications on the Indian bus industry will be disruptive, and throw up unlikely winners. Story by: V G Ramakrishnan To say the bus industry in India is undergoing a transformation is an understatement. Regulatory changes in the form of Bus Body Code, which has been implemented in totality from October 01, 2016, and BS IV emission norms, which will come[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Saving to win

Saving to win

The Asia-Pacific round of Volvo Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 finals was held in Sweden with a prime objective of saving fuel. Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Anil Reddy worked hard to get to Falkenburg, Sweden, to participate in the Asia-Pacific round of Volvo’s Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 finals. If he won (in the off-road category), he would go to the global finals. One[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Hella modular tech for bus lighting

Hella modular tech for bus lighting

Bus lighting technology is changing in-line with the need for better illumination and safety as speeds rise. Story by: Bhargav TS Hella showcased its Shapeline modular lamp series at the recent IAA Commercial Vehicles Show (2016) at Hanover, Germany. The series is a modular design, and includes tail lights, brake lights, direction indicators and position lights. Available in different designs, the[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Keeping up with the times

Keeping up with the times

Delhi-based Guru Ram Dass Body Builders is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a view of increasing its market share. Story by: Anirudh Raheja With the Bus Code a reality, Guru Ram Dass Body Builders is gearing up to keep up with the times. It is expanding its infrastructure with a hope that the organised market for buses will rise sharply.[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK