Archive for May, 2017

Temperature controlling technology in seat cover introduced in India

Temperature controlling technology in seat cover introduced in India

A technology to control temperature through a seat cover is claimed to have been found in India. This is said to make an effective replacement for AC and heater, and aimed at enhancing the comfort of the driver. Called ThermaCool Comfort Seat, the technology, expected to improve safety, especially in heavy vehicles, has been developed jointly by General Motors, USA,[Read More…]

by May 11, 2017 News

Uber India seeks compensation from taxi owners and driver associations?

Uber India has approached the Bombay High Court, claim industry sources, seeking Rs.12 crore in damages from taxi owners and drivers associations for harming its reputation, and the livelihood of drivers by protesting against the company. Sources state that the company has sought an injunction to restrain the defendants from stopping Uber drivers to work. The company has alleged that[Read More…]

by May 11, 2017 News

AMT for Tata buses

Tata Motors has introduced AMT technology in its buses ranging between 9 m and 12 m in length. Expected to reduce driving fatigue for city bus drivers especially, the AMT tech equipped buses are priced at Rs.21 lakh, ex-showroom New Delhi. Available in multiple variants, and for diverse applications, the AMT equipped buses are BSIV emission norms compliant. The transmission,[Read More…]

by May 11, 2017 News

Ashok Leyland to invest Rs.400 crore for LCV development

Ashok Leyland has decided to invest Rs.400 crore to develop new LCVs over the next two years, claim industry sources. They point at the CV maker’s strategy to triple its sales in the LCV segment by 2019-20 from the current 35000-36000 unit sales annually. Sources add that the company is keen to apply greater thrust now that the joint ventures[Read More…]

by May 11, 2017 News