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The S7 is SML Isuzu’s star performer

The S7 is SML Isuzu’s star performer

Launched in 2012, SML Isuzu’s S7 has been a star performer. It is also one of India’s favourite school bus. SML Isuzu launched the S7 in 2012. Capable of seating as much as 50 people, the mid-size bus has been drawing attention for its modern appearance. Powering the bus is a 101 hp, 3.5-litre four-cylinder CRDI engine. It could be[Read More…]

by September 22, 2015 Domestic
Going green

Going green

The focus on emission control technologies is growing, especially in the case of commercial vehicles. A 54-year old truck operator, Satpal Singh is a worried man. Operating a 11-year old Tata 1618 truck to ferry goods from Delhi to Mumbai and back, Satpal Singh’s only source of livelihood looks like is in danger. The National Green Tribunal recently issued orders[Read More…]

by September 21, 2015 Cover Stories
Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

Daimler Trucks became the world´s first manufacturer to be granted a road license for an autonomous heavy-duty truck. The first journey in the so-called Freightliner Inspiration Truck, which took place on US highway 15 in Las Vegas, was made by Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, and Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard. The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot system for[Read More…]

by September 21, 2015 World
ElectroMech cranes build modern commercial vehicles

ElectroMech cranes build modern commercial vehicles

ElectroMech is offering hoisting solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. has a significant presence in the automobile industry. The company specialises in hoisting and material handling solutions, and is based at Pune. With a wide range of solutions to offer, from a simple hoist to heavy-duty double girder cranes, ElectroMech employs a wide[Read More…]

by September 21, 2015 Domestic