Archive for October, 2026

Eicher Trucks & Buses Launches Uptime NXT Services Powered by AI enabled Uptime Centre

Eicher Trucks & Buses Launches Uptime NXT Services Powered by AI enabled Uptime Centre

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), announced its entry into the next phase of its aftermarket evolution with the launch of Eicher Uptime NXT Services, powered by AI-enabled Uptime Centre. This marks a strategic shift to an intelligent, proactive and consolidated service ecosystem designed to maximise fleet productivity and drive business profitability. Aligned[Read More…]

by — October 13, 2026 — News
Ashok Leyland’s Methanol Truck

Ashok Leyland’s Methanol Truck

Ashok Leyland showcased India’s first 100 per cent methanol prototype truck, writes Richa Tyagi. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has showcased India’s first 100 per cent methanol-powered truck. Unveiled to highlight innovative green energy solutions, the prototype was featured at the India Bio Energy and Tech Expo, demonstrating a viable pathway toward carbon-neutral transportation. Developed under a multi-year collaborative initiative[Read More…]

by — October 5, 2026 — NEW LAUNCH, SMART TRANSPORT
Built Here Goes Global

Built Here Goes Global

As supply chains move from efficiency-led models to resilience-led ecosystems, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles is using India’s manufacturing, engineering and supplier capabilities to support both domestic requirements and a growing global mandate. The DICV shift is strategic and driving the industry at large, writes Ashish Bhatia.  Every truck carries within it a chain of decisions spanning engineering, sourcing, supplier capability,[Read More…]

E20’s Green Promise, Red Flags

E20’s Green Promise, Red Flags

Designed to slash crude imports and carbon emissions, India’s accelerated Ethanol blend rollout is sparking fierce debate, writes Richa Tyagi. What began as one of India’s large-scale energy transition initiatives has now plateaued with consumers, automakers, component suppliers, fuel producers and policymakers putting forth their arguments. At the centre is E20-85 blended petrol.   A programme rooted in the larger[Read More…]

by — October 5, 2026 — GAME CHANGER