Ecofuel, a sustainable fuel solutions provider, announced its expansion into the heavy vehicle market. The company, which has focused on passenger vehicles, is now working to introduce cleaner and more efficient fuel technology for heavy vehicle operators. Ecofuel’s technology will support the use of CNG, LNG, and bio-CNG as fuel alternatives, aiming to lower operational… Continue reading Ecofuel Expands into Heavy Vehicles to Promote Sustainable Transport
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DICV Achieves Full Renewable Power Switch at Chennai Manufacturing Plant
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has transitioned its Oragadam manufacturing facility near Chennai to 100% renewable power, eliminating 22,970 tons of carbon emissions annually. The company achieved this target ahead of its planned 2025 deadline. The shift combines on-site solar generation with off-site renewable power procurement. The facility’s solar plant, equipped with 15,000 panels, has… Continue reading DICV Achieves Full Renewable Power Switch at Chennai Manufacturing Plant
INOX India Secures First IATF Certification for Cryogenic Fuel Tanks in India
INOX India Limited has become the first Indian cryogenic equipment manufacturer to receive IATF 16949 certification for cryogenic fuel tank manufacturing, as announced on February 24, 2025. The certification, issued by Bureau Veritas Certification, covers both design and manufacturing of vacuum insulated cryogenic fuel tanks at the company’s Kalol facility in Gujarat. The IATF 16949… Continue reading INOX India Secures First IATF Certification for Cryogenic Fuel Tanks in India
Yokohama Rubber Develops First Theoretical Model to Predict Tire Wear
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. and rubber friction expert Dr. Bo Nils Johan Persson have developed the world’s first theoretical model that can predict rubber wear rates on uneven road surfaces and the size distribution of wear particles. The research, completed in December 2024, was featured as the cover story in the February 21, 2025 edition… Continue reading Yokohama Rubber Develops First Theoretical Model to Predict Tire Wear
Toyota preparing new MR2, Celica and Lexus supercar
Toyota is gearing up for a three-pronged assault on the sports car market by reviving the legendary Celica and MR2 names and preparing a brand-new group flagship in the vein of the fire-breathing Lexus LFA. The combustion-powered trio will form the backbone of a rebuilt sports car line-up, in essence filling gaps left by the… Continue reading Toyota preparing new MR2, Celica and Lexus supercar
Renault India Introduces CNG Kit Options Across Model Range
Renault India announced today the availability of government-approved CNG retrofitment kits for its entire range of vehicles – Kwid, Triber, and Kiger. The kits, priced at ₹79,500 for the Triber and Kiger models and ₹75,000 for the Kwid, will be available initially in five states before a nationwide rollout. The CNG kits will be installed… Continue reading Renault India Introduces CNG Kit Options Across Model Range
Bosch Eyes Over 8% Growth Amid Global Uncertainty and Rising Vehicle Content
The world’s largest auto component maker, Bosch, expects to maintain a growth rate exceeding 8% over the next five years in India, outpacing the overall market. The company remains confident in India’s automotive expansion, which is driven by increasing vehicle volumes and rising content per vehicle. However, global economic uncertainty presents challenges, with multiple headwinds… Continue reading Bosch Eyes Over 8% Growth Amid Global Uncertainty and Rising Vehicle Content
Suzuki Motor to Invest Close to Rs 70,000 Crore in India in Five Years
Japanese auto giant Suzuki Motor Corp will invest close to Rs 70,000 crore in its largest market, India, over the next five years as it seeks to reverse Maruti Suzuki’s market share losses and achieve a 50% share in the world’s third-largest car market. Of the total capital investment planned, the automaker plans to invest… Continue reading Suzuki Motor to Invest Close to Rs 70,000 Crore in India in Five Years
The genesis of self-propelled buses and vans
It would be reasonable to assume that motorised commercial vehicles came some time later than cars, considering how puny the very first cars were. Take the Benz Viktoria of 1893, for instance: its single cylinder put out just 3hp. But you would be dead wrong: that very car was used to create the first combustion-engined… Continue reading The genesis of self-propelled buses and vans
Chips ahoy: Why computing giants suddenly care about cars
If you pay any attention to the world of tech or the stock market, you’ve probably heard of Nvidia. And if you haven’t, you will definitely know car firms that use the American tech giant’s hardware or software in some capacity: Tesla, Volvo, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, BYD, Hyundai and more. Basically, in the coming era, when… Continue reading Chips ahoy: Why computing giants suddenly care about cars