Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Grappling With The  Haze: Delhi Banks On GRAP

Grappling With The  Haze: Delhi Banks On GRAP

The National Capital is among metros oscillating between severe AQI levels and the acceptable limits. Richa Tyagi cites enforced measures for damage control in the absence of a concrete solution. From start of the new year on January 01, 2024, the GRAP Sub-Comittee unanimously decided to revoke Stage III keeping in view the “disruptive” nature of restrictions, impacting a large[Read More…]

by April 30, 2024 Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER
Unboxing New Age CV Manufacturing

Unboxing New Age CV Manufacturing

Manufacturing processes have come under a scrutiny lens again! Ashish Bhatia looks at the changes globally, influencing a re-look for the better. Shopfloors and processes underwent significant changes in the aftermath of COVID-19 and supply-chain bottlenecks taught us more than a thing or two. Even as manufacturers did well to hedge themselves against over-dependencies, with heavy investments to introduce efficiencies[Read More…]

by April 30, 2024 Cover Stories, News
Apollo Tyres partners NATRAX to develop cut and chip test track for Electric Vehicles

Apollo Tyres partners NATRAX to develop cut and chip test track for Electric Vehicles

Apollo Tyres has partnered with NATRAX to establish India’s first test track dedicated to validating tyres for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and low rolling resistance tyres. This collaboration aims to provide EV manufacturers with a dedicated facility to test and validate the cut and chip resistance of tyres, crucial due to the unique characteristics of EVs like regenerative braking and high-speed[Read More…]

by April 29, 2024 News
Tata ACE EV: A Cultural Shift

Tata ACE EV: A Cultural Shift

Driving an electric small commercial vehicle can be a cultural shift at the beginning of your decarbonising strategy. Once you make peace with it, in this case, the Tata ACE EV, there is no looking back, writes Ashish Bhatia. When the legacy model, the Chota Hathi Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) turned electric in the first half of 2022, it became[Read More…]

by April 29, 2024 News