Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Practising Self-Reliance

Practising Self-Reliance

Tier-one CV industry supplier, Jamna Auto Industries Ltd. has been practising self-reliance through 100 per cent localisation. Story by Deepti Thore There are not many commercial vehicles that Jamna Auto Industries (JAI) Ltd. does not supply their leaf spring suspension systems to. Referred to as India’s largest, and among the world’s third-largest, manufacturer of tapered leaf springs and parabolic springs[Read More…]

by December 21, 2020 Domestic
Optare delivers Metrodecker EVs

Optare delivers Metrodecker EVs

Optare PLC has delivered the first of 21 battery-electric Metrodecker EV double-deckers to First York. Story by Deepti Thore Following the successful launch of the EV Double Decker in London with Metroline, Optare PLC, an Ashok Leyland subsidiary, has delivered the first unit of its 21 battery-electric Metrodecker EV double-deckers to First York. These have been delivered 18 months after[Read More…]

by December 21, 2020 SPECIAL REPORT
Tata Motors launches ‘Go Green’ initiative

Tata Motors launches ‘Go Green’ initiative

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, along with its channel partners, has announced the launch of its ‘Go Green’ initiative in line with its commitment to environment sustainability. Under this initiative, Tata Motors, in association with an NGO, will plant a sapling for the sale of every new commercial vehicle and for every new customer who gets their vehicle[Read More…]

by December 18, 2020 News
Marcopolo S.A exits from the JV with Tata Motors

Marcopolo S.A exits from the JV with Tata Motors

  Tata Marcopolo Motors Limited (TMML or JV), is a 51:49 JV formed in 2006 between the Company and Marcopolo S.A., one of the largest bus and coach manufacturers globally. Since its incorporation, the JV has introduced several innovative design and concepts helping redefine the premium bus body segment in India. The JV has manufacturing facilities in Dharwad and Lucknow[Read More…]

by December 17, 2020 News