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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 Front-end And Backend Of The Montra Eviator

The Front-end And Backend Of The Montra Eviator

The e-LCV Montra EVIATOR challenges the status quo in new-age last-mile city logistics with a ground-up electric platform built for urban efficiency, writes Richa Tyagi, as she evaluates the EVIATOR’s drivability, usability, and real-world city performance, while the second part traces the vehicle’s journey from sub-assemblies to a fully built electric LCV, examining its manufacturing processes, platform make-up, and engineering[Read More…]

by January 8, 2026 CV initiative, INDUSTRY TALK
A Tough 2025 For Cabbies        

A Tough 2025 For Cabbies        

Evolving regulations and growing economic pressures brought Maharashtra’s app-based transport system to a critical point in 2025, writes Sahil Kesari. Maharashtra’s app-based aggregator cabs would hope that the worst is behind them as 2025 draws to a close.  The cabbies are hoping to enter a period of decisive change. Drivers operating on platforms such as Ola Cabs and Uber have[Read More…]

by January 5, 2026 Cover Stories, CV initiative
Engineering Marvels: Redefining Rear Bulkhead Design with Inboard Chassis Hardpoints and ARB Integration

Engineering Marvels: Redefining Rear Bulkhead Design with Inboard Chassis Hardpoints and ARB Integration

When it comes to advanced automotive engineering, every detail and every gram count, writes Raunak Dhoot. From the aerodynamics of the chassis to the precision of the suspension geometry, modern vehicles are an amalgamation of material optimisation and strength-to-weight design. Two innovations are game-changers: inboard chassis hardpoints and Anti-Roll Bar (ARB) supports integrated into the rear bulkhead. Together, they promise[Read More…]

by July 7, 2025 CV initiative