For Sarfaraz Haider Khan, the road has always been a path of perseverance, responsibility, and quiet ambition. The 41-year-old who is already a regional logistics entrepreneur with pan-India operations, started out as a driver in 2006. Nearly two decades later, he’s not just behind the wheel; he’s leading a fleet of 65 vehicles and navigating […]
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By T Murrali Ashok Leyland is gearing up to widen its electric footprint in the heavy-duty segment. After showcasing its electric terminal tractors for sea ports at Bharat Mobility 2025, the commercial vehicle major is now exploring similar solutions for airports. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, told MOTORINDIA that airport tarmac tractors […]
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Eicher Trucks and Buses has announced a strategic partnership with Pickkup, a leading tech-enabled logistics provider, for the phased deployment of 100 Eicher Pro X EV Small Trucks, spread across various different market, The vehicles are deployed across the operations of Pickkup serving retail distributors, e-commerce, FMCG, and perishable deliveries. This partnership marks a significant […]
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Montra Electric M&HCV has achieved a significant milestone with its flagship heavy-duty electric truck, the Rhino 5538EV, which has clocked more than 1.2 crore kilometres across Indian roads within just two years of launch. With a fleet of 350 trucks, Rhino has delivered proven reliability in steel, cement, and port logistics applications, reducing over 3.79 […]
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Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle maker, has achieved a major milestone in its electric mobility journey by crossing 25,000 public charging stations accessible to its electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) customers. Spread across 150 cities including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad, these chargers are strategically located at logistics hubs to boost last-mile delivery […]
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A technical trial focused on the commercialisation of Electric Trucks started on the previous World EV Day 2024 from Chennai has today reached its rollout milestone with an impressive outcome of 1000 Electric trucks to be deployed at various freight routes of India. India’s premier tech piloting agency, Ease of Doing Business, after commercially prototyping […]
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At the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today, industry leaders and policymakers discussed the critical role of sustainable mobility in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. In his special message, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, emphasised the need to achieve true self-reliance across the entire automotive manufacturing value chain. […]
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The Special Plenary Session 3 at the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on “Changing Global Dynamics: Implications for India in Evolving Landscape” emphasised the critical role of self-reliance and exports in strengthening India’s position in the global automotive industry. Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government […]
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VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) has signed an MoU with Jio‑bp pulse to expand and streamline charging access for VECV’s electric commercial vehicle customers. Through this collaboration, all Eicher Trucks and Buses’ EV customers will gain seamless access to Jio‑bp’s network of over 6000+ charging points, India’s largest DC fast‑charging footprint, across urban centers, highways, […]
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Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading commercial vehicle maker, has announced plans to invest in developing and manufacturing next-generation batteries for both automotive and non-automotive uses, including energy storage systems. As part of this plan, Ashok Leyland has signed a long-term exclusive partnership with China-based CALB Group, one […]
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