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Alleged evasion of Green Tax (ECC) by trucks in Delhi

Tweet The collection of green tax (ECC) to discourage the entry of diesel vehicles in Delhi seems to have developed certain anomalies, especially post the Supreme Court (SC) order directing the doubling of taxes. Industry sources have claimed that the toll collection staff and the company contracted with the task of collecting the toll refused to comply with the SC[Read More…]

by February 5, 2016 News

Tata Motors Dharwad Plant bags National Energy Conservation Award 201

Tweet The Dharward plant of Tata Motors has bagged the National Energy Conservation Award 2015 in the automobile sector. The award was conferred upon Tata Motors by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Perhaps the youngest among the various Tata Motors plants in India, the Dharwad plant is claimed to have achieved a 12 per cent reduction in energy consumption[Read More…]

by February 5, 2016 News
Volvo Eicher goes live with advanced telematics

Volvo Eicher goes live with advanced telematics

Tweet Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles has introudced advanced telematics on its Eicher brand of trucks and buses. Called ‘Eicher Live’, the advanced telematics solution has been developed by keeping the end user in mind. Claimed to support profitable fleet management, Eicher Live is claimed to have been built on trucking intelligence that monitors vehicle movement, fuel consumption and maintenance needs.[Read More…]

by February 5, 2016 News
Technology & Innovation in the CV Sector

Technology & Innovation in the CV Sector

Tweet   The second panel discussion focused on technology and innovation in the CV sector. Responding to VG Ramakrishnan’s question on the move up to BS VI, Vinod K. Dasari mentioned that they came to know of the developments from the media first. He stated that as part of SIAM they have met the (minister) many times. “The industry’s position[Read More…]

by February 2, 2016 Cover Stories