Ashok Leyland has decided to invest Rs.400 crore to develop new LCVs over the next two years, claim industry sources. They point at the CV maker’s strategy to triple its sales in the LCV segment by 2019-20 from the current 35000-36000 unit sales annually. Sources add that the company is keen to apply greater thrust now that the joint ventures[Read More…]
Eaton and Cummins has formed a joint venture for automated transmissions for heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles called Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. A 50:50 joint venture, Eaton Cummins Transmission Technologies, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, will focus on the development of advanced automated transmissions and develop an integrated powertrain and service network. Leveraging the technical strengths[Read More…]
JCB India’s 11-tonne class soil compactor, JCB116, is finding good success. Adding to the company’s road compacter portfolio, the machine comes with a modern JCB diesel max engine, which is claimed to offer fuel-savings of up to five to 10 per cent. Equipped with German vibration technology that provides more compaction per litre, the JCB116 soil compactor is claimed to[Read More…]
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has inducted BS IV emission compliant Volvo coaches. These include the 9400 multi-axle coaches with a length of 13.7 m and 14.5 m respectively. Powered by a 370 hp (for 13.7 m coach) and a 410 hp (for 14.5 m coach) 11-litre engine, the 9400 coaches are claimed to offer superior performance and fuel[Read More…]
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