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Green CVs; present and the future

Green CVs; present and the future

Commercial Vehicles propelled by alternate fuel technologies have started proliferating in India. They are set to change the way CVs have been looked at until now. Story by: Anusha B The first hybrid city bus from Volvo Buses was pressed into the service of Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Corporation early this year. Volvo Buses India claimed that it was encouraged[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Cover Stories, Domestic
GoldSeal applies CV thrust

GoldSeal applies CV thrust

Looking at growth, GoldSeal-Saargummi applies CV thrust. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Bodyseals find use in automobiles as effective barriers to noise, water and air tightness apart from performance functions such as acoustic insulation and impact resistance. They also play a role in fire proofing. The high precision requirements call for excellence, turning the process of manufacturing automotive body seals into[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, INDUSTRY TALK
Force Traveller unplugged

Force Traveller unplugged

From a first responder vehicle on an expressway to a conventional people or cargo transporter, Force Traveller has evolved in-tune with the changing market demands. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Force Motors launched a Smart Citibus at the Auto Expo 2016 by anticipating the infrastructural needs of a smart city. Based on a newer and wider (2.2 m wide) T2 platform,[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Cover Stories, Domestic
Volvo Eicher introduces a sub-five tonne truck

Volvo Eicher introduces a sub-five tonne truck

      Volvo Eicher has introduced a sub-five tonne light truck, the Eicher, in an effort to offer a profitable transport alternative to pick-ups. Story by: Ashish Bhatia In what is looking like a strategy to expand the product spectrum, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles has launched a light, sub-five tonne truck called the Pro 1049. It is a part of[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, News