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Q & A  Vinod K Dasari,  Managing Director, Ashok Leyland  Interview by: Ashish Bhatia

Q & A Vinod K Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland Interview by: Ashish Bhatia

Flexible tech Q. How is the India electric vehicle story shaping up? A. When electric vehicle movement began, it was about USD 2500 per kWh. Now it is USD 250 per kWh. When it reaches the 120 kWh level, it would be better to have electric vehicles than diesel vehicles. Battery costs are coming down. They are reducing by eight[Read More…]

by June 24, 2018 INTERVIEW
Google Home rides a Tata truck

Google Home rides a Tata truck

Google has put its Donuts shop on a Tata truck in India to promote its home products. Story & Photos by: Ashish Bhatia It is peak summer in Mumbai. The lethal combination of heat and humidity is draining. The pull of the Google Home products and a bite of donut is however too tempting to miss. What is even more[Read More…]

by June 24, 2018 SPECIAL REPORT
Hi-tech Mumbai Fire Brigade

Hi-tech Mumbai Fire Brigade

Mumbai Fire Brigade is tapping technology to respond faster and better. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar At the core of every operation that the Mumbai Fire Brigade performs is the ability to respond quickly. As per the protocol, the response vehicle should hit the road in 30 to 45 seconds after receiving a call. Doing this is under the control of[Read More…]

by June 24, 2018 SPECIAL REPORT
Brakes India looks at CVs

Brakes India looks at CVs

Brakes India is expanding its capabilities to design and develop braking systems and associated electronics for commercial vehicles in India. Story & Photos: Ashish Bhatia Part of the USD six-billion TVS Group, Brakes India, is expanding capabilities to design and develop braking systems and associated electronics for commercial vehicles in India. Catering to passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers, and commercial[Read More…]

by June 24, 2018 INDUSTRY TALK