Archive for April, 2021

Scania R450 Hybrid HGV for German e-highway

Scania R450 Hybrid HGV for German e-highway

Seven more Scania R450s are being supplied to the German e-highway project, Elisa. Story by Bhushan Mhapralkar Scania will deliver seven more R450 Hybrid Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to the German e-highway that became fully operational on Autobahn A5, south of Frankfurt, late last year. The seven Scania R450 HGVs with pantographs fitted on top of them all will add[Read More…]

by April 24, 2021 World
Proterra ZX5 electric bus

Proterra ZX5 electric bus

Proterra has introduced the fifth generation version of its battery-electric transit vehicle, the Proterra ZX5. Story by Team CV A leading designer and manufacturer of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and EV technology solutions for commercial applications since 2004, US-based Proterra’s new offering — the Proterra ZX5, marks significant improvements in performance, range and operating costs. Featuring a streamlined design that[Read More…]

by April 24, 2021 World
In pursuit of growth

In pursuit of growth

  Q & A : Rajaram Krishnamurthy, Vice President – Marketing & Sales, and Customer Services, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) Interview by Bhushan Mhapralkar Q. How was the year 2020 for DICV? A. The year 2020 was about strategic announcements to help shape our business and operations. DICV introduced a host of new services, which helped to gain momentum[Read More…]

by April 18, 2021 INTERVIEW
The scrappage policy

The scrappage policy

  The scrappage policy has turned real after being in news for a long time. Story by Bhushan Mhapralkar   Turning real after being in the news for a long time, the voluntary scrappage policy is expected to have a deep and long-standing effect on the Indian automotive industry. If it is positive or negative would be a matter of[Read More…]

by April 18, 2021 INDUSTRY TALK