Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Ultra-low emission two-stroke is  the future

Ultra-low emission two-stroke is the future

An ultra-low emission two-stroke engine could prove that an IC engine is not exiting the scene in a hurry. Its just another day in the Texas countryside. A nondescript Peter 579 Class-eight truck is cruising down the highway without arousing much suspicion. It is fitted with an opposed piston two-stroke ultra low emission engine that could well mean that the[Read More…]

by June 15, 2021 News
Tyre makers in India continue to be optimistic on the basis of a medium to long term growth prospects.

Tyre makers in India continue to be optimistic on the basis of a medium to long term growth prospects.

Expected to witness a swift recovery in financials during the second half of the fiscal on the basis of a recovery in Indian operations and continued expansion in the European market, Apollo Tyres has reported a 270.5 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit of Rs.289 crore for the quarter ending 31 March, 2021. It is bullish about a[Read More…]

by June 14, 2021 News, Tyre Talk
Driver shortage is expected to grow even more acute with the second wave of pandemic.

Driver shortage is expected to grow even more acute with the second wave of pandemic.

Madhav runs a fleet of four Tata Ace in Pune. He pilots one of the vehicles whereas the other three are piloted by his band of drivers. All the vehicles operate in the industrial belts in and around the city, ferrying industrial goods among others. The current lockdown in Pune in view of the spike Covid infections has affected Madhav’s[Read More…]

by June 14, 2021 News
Transporters face fuel price hikes

Transporters face fuel price hikes

The series of fuel price hikes have added to transporter challenges. The May 11, 2021, fuel price hike pushed petrol beyond Rs.100 per litre at Parbhani in Maharashtra, and diesel within brushing distance of Rs.90 per litre. Adding to transporter challenges, the trend continues with petrol costing Rs.98.88 per litre in Mumbai and diesel costing Rs.90.40 per litre respectively at[Read More…]

by June 14, 2021 News