Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Reinventing CVs

Reinventing CVs

Nalin Mehta, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Trucks and Buses Limited Interview by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Q. What led to the creation of the Blazo? A. We saw a clear indication that different applications required different fuelling cycles. We had a common-rail diesel engine with us. We were using it in a 40-tonne tractor-trailer. We were certain that to move to[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 INTERVIEW
Chinese tyre imports

Chinese tyre imports

The onslaught of Chinese CV tyres is hurting the domestic tyre industry. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Inderjeet Singh Bawa from Ludhiana is contemplating replacing the worn out tyres of his 4×2 Ashok Leyland Comet Gold 1613 truck. The existing set of tyres has clocked almost 70,000kms (69,974kms to be precise). Bawa is scouting various options; he is worried about the expenses[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK, Tyre Talk
Fish lorry

Fish lorry

Trucks have been transporting fish the world over. What makes it unique is how they ensure that the catch remains fresh until it reaches the market. Story & photos by: Ashish Bhatia The ‘Koli’ (fishermen and fisher women) community dotting the seafronts of Mumbai are arguably the originally inhabitants of what where once seven different islands of Mumbai (Bombay). Over 7000[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 Logistics
Commuter shuttle buses look up

Commuter shuttle buses look up

Bus shuttles are looking like yet another disruptive business model in the ever changing world of transportation. Story by: Anirudh Raheja App.-based transportation solutions are transforming the way people are travelling in India. Dictated by the use of technology, it is both easy, and challenging, to use app.-based platforms over various devices, including smartphones. The good part is, they save the[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK