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Rising use of telematics

Rising use of telematics

With electronic content in CVs rising, the use of telematics is growing too. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Every CV maker in India is offering telematics. With the move to BSIV, many have turned it into a standard offering. If this constitutes a part of the organised market for telematics, and OE bit in particular, there is a big chunk of[Read More…]

by June 20, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Girish Wagh elevated as head of Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles unit

Girish Wagh elevated as head of Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles unit

As part of the ongoing restructuring at Tata Motors, Girish Wagh, Head of Product Line, Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle (M&HCV) has been elevated as Head of the Commercial Vehicle (CV) business unit. Girish Wagh replaces Ravindra Pisharody, the latest in line of a series of top exits from Tata Group companies. Girish Wagh takes charge with immediate effect, and[Read More…]

by June 15, 2017 News
India’s first e-taxi rolls out

India’s first e-taxi rolls out

The first Indian e-taxi has rolled out at Nagpur. Story by: Ashish Bhatia As part of the Phase I of multi-modal electric vehicle pilot project, 100 e-taxis have hit the road at Nagpur. Operated by Ola Cabs, the e-taxis are four door Mahindra e2o Plus electric cars, painted in a shade of green and white. A reflection of Central Goverment’s[Read More…]

by June 9, 2017 Cover Stories
Emergency call response service launched in India

Emergency call response service launched in India

Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) and GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute (GVK-EMRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide emergency call (eCall) services across India. eCall is a centralised emergency response handling system covering all major public safety answering points that include a hospital, police station, and fire station. In a bid to prioritise and mobilise[Read More…]

by June 9, 2017 News