Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, under the Scheme for Support to NCRPB for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in the Delhi-NCR area. The partnership aims to accelerate the replacement […]
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CJ Darcl Logistics, one of India’s largest B2B road freight operators, has signed a memorandum of understanding with National Highways for Electric Vehicles to explore and deploy heavy electric vehicle freight operations on the country’s upcoming e-highways. The partnership, signed under the government’s Ease of Doing Business programme, is aimed at building a commercially viable […]
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Force Motors Ltd., India’s largest van manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, to participate in the Commercial Vehicle Replacement Scheme for the Delhi-NCR region. The scheme aims to accelerate the replacement of BS IV and older trucks and buses operating in […]
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Olectra Greentech Limited has reported its best-ever annual performance in FY26, delivering 1,280 electric vehicles — the highest since inception. Revenue grew 28% year on year to ₹2,312.17 crore, EBITDA rose 27% to ₹352.28 crore, and profit after tax increased 29% to ₹179.53 crore. Cumulative deliveries stood at 3,998 units as of March 31, 2026, […]
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Electric trucks operating with two-driver teams stand to benefit significantly from charging capacities exceeding one megawatt. Even in situations where overnight charging is not possible, ultra-fast charging can substantially reduce vehicle downtime and improve operational efficiency. MAN Truck & Bus, together with its partners in the NEFTON 3000 funded project, has achieved a major technological […]
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Tata Motors has announced orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles across segments, marking a significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of electric mobility for both freight and passenger transport in India. The orders comprise approximately 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, spanning applications as diverse as e-commerce, logistics, FMCG […]
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By Marshall Martin, Program Manager, and Nachiket Devasthale, Senior Consultant – Mobility Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry is evolving as fleet operators increasingly prioritize utilization, fuel efficiency, uptime, and lifecycle economics over upfront acquisition cost. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s commercial […]
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The IAA Media Summit marks a successful kickoff for IAA TRANSPORTATION – The commercial vehicle industry is driving transformation with intensive efforts and major investments – Lack of charging and hydrogen infrastructure remains a key bottleneck slowing the rollout of climate-friendly commercial vehicles. Held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt am Main, the IAA […]
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At IAA Transportation 2026 in September, Mercedes Benz Trucks will present key next steps in the transformation of road freight transport toward alternative drivetrains. The focus is on the new eActros Lowliner, with which the manufacturer is strategically expanding its battery-electric portfolio for high-volume applications. As a strong signal to both the industry and the […]
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Road freight remains the backbone of modern economies, with trucks continuing to dominate regional and medium-distance transport. Growing urbanization, e-commerce and global supply chains are increasing demand for transport services, making the commercial vehicle sector a key contributor to economic resilience and sustainability. The industry is being reshaped by four major trends: decarbonization, digitalization, automation […]
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