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Tata Motors banks on LNG tech

Tata Motors banks on LNG tech

Tata Motors is bullish about LNG powered commercial vehicles. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar   Tata Motors showcased a LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) powered bus at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, recently. It did so in association with Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) and the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. The bus is based on the Tata LPO1613 platform, which is currently available with a CNG[Read More…]

by January 6, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Demonetisation hardships for transporters

Demonetisation hardships for transporters

Demonetisation affected numerous truck and bus operations in India. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar While many may hail prime minister Narendra Modi’s decision to strike out Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes, and introduce new Rs.2000 notes in an effort to curb black money, and the menace of fake currency, the effect of what is being termed as demonetisation is affecting every Indian,[Read More…]

by January 6, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Focusing on challenges

Focusing on challenges

At the recent SIAM annual convention, focus was on long-term policies to counter future challenges Story : Bhargav TS It was in 2000 that the Indian automobile industry rolled automobiles complying with BSI emission norms. Much has changed since. The industry has moved past BSII emission norms in 2002, and past BSIII emission norms in 2005. The BSIV emission norms were[Read More…]

by December 14, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Global trends to survive, thrive

Global trends to survive, thrive

Stress was laid on progression to partnering with OEM for product development from being a mere supplier at the 56th Annual Session & National conference hosted by ACMA. Story & Photos: Bhargav TS The Indian auto component industry recorded a turnover of Rs.255,600 crore in 2015-16. Exports contributed almost 30 per cent of the Indian auto ancillary industry’s revenue at Rs.70,900[Read More…]

by December 14, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK