Archive for October, 2018

Carrying cars

Carrying cars

Facilitating the carriage of cars, the car carrier industry is playing a key role in the logistics sector. Story by: Gunjan D Bidani & Sukhpreet Singh Rakesh does not look the part. His slight build defies his age. He says he is 30 years old but looks younger. Driving a long vehicle that a car carrier is termed a, Rakesh[Read More…]

by October 27, 2018 Domestic, smart transport
The future of the Indian CV industry

The future of the Indian CV industry

The future of Indian CV industry Looks interesting. Story by: VG Ramakrishnan In a growing market, the future of any product, market or service is always bright. That is until disruption does not upset the status quo. As the fastest growing large economy in the world, India offers immense growth opportunities. With the country continuing to execute deep structural reforms[Read More…]

by October 25, 2018 Domestic
New age seat fabrics from Niemla

New age seat fabrics from Niemla

Niemla Automotive is catering to the CV industry’s seating solution needs. Story by: Gunjan D Bidani A supplier of automotive seat fabrics and covers, Niemla Automotive has developed lightweight flat jacquard fabric for CV applications. Claimed to contribute towards weight reduction of a CV, the flat jacguard fabric is currently being tested by a Swedish bus maker in India. Contributing[Read More…]

by October 25, 2018 INDUSTRY TALK
The changing landscape of powertrains

The changing landscape of powertrains

The third edition of ICAT convention focussed on new technologies that are changing the landscape of powertrains. Gunjan Bidani At the recently concluded ICAT convention on powertrain technology, the focus was on new and green technologies in the commercial vehicle sector. The convention focused on a wide range of topics through panel discussions. The expert panels touched upon alternative fuels[Read More…]

by October 24, 2018 INDUSTRY TALK