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Auto industry invests in emission tech

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has revealed that the investment on new regulations is in the region of Rs.one-lakh crore. This would entail the upgrading of products to meet the tightening emission norms, and safety and fuel efficiency. The investment would also include the development of new platforms, emission norms, safety upgrades and fuel efficiency. According to SIAM[Read More…]

by June 22, 2017 News

Electric vehicles to command India’s transportation future?

In a recent report titled ‘India Leaps Ahead: Transformative Mobility Solutions for All’, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has stressed on India’s potential to save up to 64 per cent of passenger mobility related energy demand, and 37 per cent of carbon emissions by 2030 by adopting electric and connected vehicles. The report, jointly published with Rocky[Read More…]

by June 22, 2017 News
New trailer axle for Kögel Trailers

New trailer axle for Kögel Trailers

Germany-based Kogel Trailers has announced that the new Kögel Trailer Axle (KTA) enhances its trailer’s driving properties. The new KTA also increases the payload, and extends the service life. Maintenance-friendly, the new axle, having two U-bolts for secure clamping of the trailing arm and the axle, has the axle tube enclosed such that the trailing arm is fastened at the[Read More…]

by June 22, 2017 News

Speed governors for Maharashtra taxis?

The Maharashtra State Transport Department has passed a mandate for taxis operating in the state to install ‘speed governors’ in a bid to restrict their top speeds to 80 kmph, claim industry sources. They draw attention to a circular sent to the Regional Transport Offices (RTO) that speaks about issuing fitness certificate to only those cabs that have been fitted[Read More…]

by June 22, 2017 News