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BLive signs MoU with Tata Motors for 1,000 electric mini trucks under PRIME program

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026News Desk

BLive, India’s leading integrated commercial EV mobility platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to deploy up to 1,000 Tata electric mini trucks through BLive PRIME, its franchise-owned commercial EV fleet programme. The planned rollout is part of the company’s strategy to build scale in India’s fast-growing Cargo […]

Ashok Leyland Registers Record Q1FY27 Revenue, Built on More Than One Business

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026T.Murrali

Ashok Leyland emerged stronger from months of industry turbulence, posting its highest-ever Q1 revenue, PBT, and PAT. The company reported its highest-ever commercial vehicle volume of 48,763 units, compared to 44,238 units in the same period last year. Q1 revenue also hit an all-time high of ₹9,634 crore, against ₹8,725 crore last year. The company […]

DICV to Invest ₹4,000 Crore More in Tamil Nadu, Taking Total to ₹14,500 Crore

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026News Desk

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today announced an additional investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to further strengthen BharatBenz and India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem. The additional investment was outlined as part of a non-binding facilitation Memorandum of Understanding […]

Tata Motors Grows Sales and Cash Even as Costs Climb

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026T.Murrali

The MD & CEO of the company Mr. Girish Wagh credited the quarter’s growth to a strong product portfolio, sharp execution, and discipline, while highlighting EV momentum. At its Q1FY27 earnings call held last evening, Mr. Wagh gave an indication of how the company managed rising costs while betting big on both electric vehicles and […]

PM E-DRIVE Scheme Extended by Two Years to March 2028

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026News Desk

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the tenure of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme by two years, taking its implementation period from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. Originally notified on 29 September 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for a two-year period, the scheme […]

ZF’s Vision for Commercial Vehicles: Software, System Intelligence and Safety

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026N. Balasubramanian

The commercial vehicle industry is entering an era where electrification, automation, connectivity and digitalisation are no longer standalone technology domains—they are increasingly converging to create smarter, safer and more efficient vehicles. According to Ivan Brajdic, Head of R&D at the Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) Division, ZF, the next phase of innovation will be defined not […]

Ashok Leyland Joins Drivn to Ease Financing for E-Truck Buyers

August 11, 2026August 12, 2026News Desk

Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group’s flagship and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles. The partnership will enable both companies to offer customised financial solutions to customers purchasing Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles. The MoU was signed by […]

ZF’s Andreas Moser: “India Poised to Become the Global CV Industry’s Growth Engine”

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026N. Balasubramanian

As the global commercial vehicle industry navigates geopolitical uncertainties, evolving regulations and the transition towards cleaner mobility, India has emerged as one of the brightest growth markets for the sector. Andreas Moser, Member of the ZF Board of Management and Head of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division, believes the country’s strong market momentum, growing focus […]

Montra Electric and Wonder Cement Deploy 250 E-Trucks

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026News Desk

Montra Electric and Wonder Cement have announced the deployment of around 250 heavy-duty electric trucks — the Rhino 5538 EV 42 TT — across a 1,450-km corridor spanning Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, creating India’s longest commercial electric freight corridor. The trucks will operate on the Nimbahera to Dahej Port and Nimbahera to Tuna […]

Toyota Joins Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as Equal Partner in Fuel Cell Company Cellcentric

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026News Desk

The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a binding agreement for Toyota to become an equal partner and shareholder in cellcentric, the fuel cell systems developer jointly owned by Volvo and Daimler Truck. Upon completion, each of the three companies will hold a one-third stake in cellcentric. The transaction is expected […]

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