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A double-decker in Paris

A double-decker in Paris

The movie, ‘An Evening in Paris’, found its way to cinema halls in India in 1967. Shot extensively in the picturesque locales of Paris–the French city of love, the Hindi movie starring Shammi Kapoor as Shyam (Sam) and Sharmila Tagore as Deepa Malik alias Roopa Malik (Suzy) depicted a story of two young souls who come in contact with each[Read More…]

by — August 4, 2017 — Flashback
Dearman hybrid bus completes trials

Dearman hybrid bus completes trials

Running on diesel and liquid nitrogen, the Dearman hybrid bus has successfully completed rigorous trials. Team CV A revolutionary hybrid bus that runs on both diesel and liquid nitrogen, powered by the UK-developed Dearman engine, has completed rigorous trials, bringing it one-step closer to the road. Expected to accelerate the use of liquid nitrogen for primary power, the hybrid bus[Read More…]

by — August 4, 2017 — World
Automatic braking as standard

Automatic braking as standard

Volkswagen has made autonomous emergency braking systems standard on its Caddy, Transporter and Crafter vans. Team CV With the potential to reduce the number and severity of accidents, Volkswagen has made autonomous braking systems standard on its Caddy, Transporter and Crafter vans. Proven to have cut third party injury insurance claims by 45 per cent, autonomous emergency braking for van[Read More…]

by — August 4, 2017 — World
Scania P 340 4x2 box body, CNG.
Stockholm, Sweden
Photo: Kjell Olausson 2015

Efficient off-peak deliveries

Off-peak deliveries trial at Stockholm using ‘silent’ trucks resulted in a significant uptake in efficiency. Team CV A trial at Stockholm, Sweden, brought to the fore two distinct benefits of off-peak deliveries _ operational efficiency and environmental benefits. In many European cities, including Stockholm and London, deliveries are prohibited at night to reduce the noise impact in residential areas. For[Read More…]

by — August 4, 2017 — World