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Quantron AG and Ballard Power Systems introduce fuel cell powered trucks ready for delivery

Ballard Power Systems, a leading provider of PEM fuel cell systems, and Quantron AG, a German operator dealing in passenger and freight transportation, have announced the availability of their fuel cell-powered trucks. A European customer already took delivery of the first five units, with one unit having accomplished 15,000 km in daily operations in a trial with… Continue reading Quantron AG and Ballard Power Systems introduce fuel cell powered trucks ready for delivery

Quantron AG and Ballard Power Systems introduce fuel cell powered trucks ready for delivery

Swaraj Tractors introduces new 40-50hp range at Rs 6.9 lakh

Mahindra-Group-owned Swaraj Tractors today launched its new range of 40-50hp tractors, aimed at increasing the agricultural mechanisation in the country to increase the per-hectare yield. The new tractor portfolio is priced in the range of Rs 6.9 lakh for 42hp base model, to Rs 9.95 lakh, for the top-end 50hp variant. The company, which has… Continue reading Swaraj Tractors introduces new 40-50hp range at Rs 6.9 lakh

One year after Cyrus Mistry’s death highlights India’s judicial delays

One year after the death of Cyrus Mistry in a traffic accident, the case has yet to be heard in court, highlighting the glacial speed of India’s judicial system and the daunting challenges of bringing those responsible for traffic accidents to justice. The incident happened on the afternoon of September 4, 2022, when Mistry, a… Continue reading One year after Cyrus Mistry’s death highlights India’s judicial delays

SLMG – Coca-Cola bottling franchise to electrify the fleet of 5,000 vehicles

SLMG, North India based bottling supplier of Coca-Cola India plans to convert its vehicle distribution fleet from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles with orders for 3000 electric three-wheelers. Already e-commerce and last-mile mobility providers are transitioning to EVs rapidly, now retail distribution providers too are joining the wave towards electrification in the sub-one-tonne… Continue reading SLMG – Coca-Cola bottling franchise to electrify the fleet of 5,000 vehicles

SLMG – Coca-Cola bottling franchise to electrify the fleet of 5,000 vehicles

Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment

After successfully implementing project ‘India 2.0’, which resulted in the launch of the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan, Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest carmaker, does not see itself investing any more in locally produced ICE vehicles. Instead, it wants to leapfrog into the electric vehicle (EV) world with its future investments, said Thomas Schafer, CEO of… Continue reading Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment

Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment

Honda Cars India launches Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh

Honda has launched the Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh for the base SV MT variant, with prices going up to Rs 16 lakh for the top-spec ZX CVT variant. Honda’s new mid-size SUV only gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine, with manual and automatic gearbox options. Here is the break-up of the prices of the Honda Elevate: Honda… Continue reading Honda Cars India launches Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh