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Green highways?

Given the stress on upgrading fuel emission to near zero levels, work is all set to begin under the Green Highways policy announced in 2015, or it seems. At a consultation session held in April, organised by the Energy and Resource Institute of India, it was Nitin Gadkari, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, who claimed that work on Green[Read More…]

by July 4, 2016 News
World’s first electric road operational in Sweden

World’s first electric road operational in Sweden

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by June 24, 2016 News, World
Volvo looks up to on-road trucks for growth

Volvo looks up to on-road trucks for growth

After tasting success in the mining segments, Volvo Trucks India is shifting its focus once again to on-road segments. Story & Photos by: Ashish Bhatia The new chief of the Goteborg-based Volvo Group, Martin Lundstedt, has set the ball rolling. The winds of change are upon the Swedish truck major, and the undercurrents of this change are being felt in[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, INDUSTRY TALK, News
Spheros Motherson Africa bound for growth

Spheros Motherson Africa bound for growth

Post the acquisition of Spheros by Valeo, Spheros Motherson, the Indian joint venture with Motherson, is looking at Africa for growth. Story by: Anirudh Raheja After applying export thrust in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, Spheros Motherson Thermal Systems Ltd. (SMTL) is gearing for another round of growth internationally. This time, it is looking west, at Africa,[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, INDUSTRY TALK, News