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Technology-Led Fundamentals

Technology-Led Fundamentals

By integrating established engineering principles with practical technology, client-focused services, and tailored innovation, VE Commercial Vehicles is effectively readying the brand for the forthcoming expansion in India’s commercial vehicle industry, writes Ashish Bhatia. While the industry increasingly discusses software-defined vehicles, connectivity, automation and alternate fuels, the leadership at VE Commercial Vehicles is of the firm belief that technology is only[Read More…]

by — July 30, 2026 — Cover Stories
Purpose Built EV Platforms

Purpose Built EV Platforms

Blending scale with precision, EKA Mobility’s manufacturing ecosystem enables seamless production of electric commercial vehicles, write Sahil Kesari & Niharika Singh. With the growing push for sustainable transportation, EKA Mobility is among the bold OEMs riding the momentum. Founded in 2022, the Pune-based company is positioning itself as a global electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, offering end-to-end solutions across the new[Read More…]

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

India’s automotive and mobility ecosystem is racing to decouple from rare earth import dependence, writes Ashish Bhatia. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have quietly become one of the most decisive inputs shaping the future of the global automotive and mobility industry. Once viewed as niche materials relevant primarily to defence and electronics, rare earths today sit at the heart of electric[Read More…]

by — April 24, 2026 — Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER
Towards Zero Road Fatalities

Towards Zero Road Fatalities

Real-world validation puts integrated ADAS safety systems into focus for fleets, write, Sahil Kesari & Niharika Singh. At ARAI’s ADAS test track in Pune, the demonstration focused on how safety systems perform when subjected to real-world commercial vehicle conditions rather than controlled feature showcases. Multiple scenarios were executed on-track to reflect both regulatory requirements and operational risk situations that fleets[Read More…]

by — April 24, 2026 — Cover Stories, Road Check