Pilot project in Finland to test a battery–fuel cell hybrid truck on long-haul routes, supporting the EU’s objective of emission-free heavy road freight transport. A pilot project exploring the potential of hydrogen and electricity to power heavy-duty long-haul transport will begin in Finland in late 2026. Led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the […]
M. R. Shah Group is adding double-tank LNG-powered heavy-duty trucks from Blue Energy Motors (BEM) to its freight operations. The trucks will carry non-hazardous chemicals from Kutch to destinations across North India. The release does not say how many trucks have been ordered. BEM says the double-tank trucks have a range of up to 2,400 […]
Force Motors Limited, India’s largest van maker and a leading automotive manufacturer, has announced its initiative towards promoting responsible end-of-life vehicle management by facilitating access to authorised scrappage for its customers. Through an association with Rosmerta Auto Recycling Pvt. Ltd., Force Motors aims to make authorised vehicle scrappage more accessible to customers in the Delhi-NCR […]
Gurugram-based clean energy company Readily Solutions Limited is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) in FY 2027–28, subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals. The company was earlier Readily Mobility Solutions Private Limited. It converted to a public limited company in August 2026 and took its new name. The company says it is strengthening its […]
With onboard washrooms available across more than 95% of its buses, the company is using bio-washroom technology to improve hygiene, reduce water consumption and address operational challenges IntrCity SmartBus, a tech-enabled intercity mobility platform, has announced an estimated annual saving of 3 crore litres of water through the use of bio-washroom technology across its network. […]
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best sales year ever for trucks powered by gas, and 2026 will be even stronger, thanks to leading products and the favorable supply and cost of fuel. At the recent IAA […]
As India accelerates the transition towards a more organised and sustainable vehicle scrappage ecosystem, Rosmerta Auto Recycling Pvt. Ltd. (RARPL), one of India’s leading Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs), has entered into a strategic partnership with Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) to facilitate the authorised scrapping and recycling […]
Automakers’ body calls the new fuel-efficiency norms “aggressive” but predictable, saying they will unlock investment and give buyers more technology choices. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the Government of India’s notification of the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms, CAFE III, for passenger vehicles. The rules take effect from […]
PHINIA, a diversified, industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, will showcase its latest technologies supporting lower-carbon commercial vehicle transportation at IAA Transportation 2026, taking place in Hannover, Germany, between September 15–20, 2026. With approximately 85% of its annual research and development investment focused on improving […]
PETRONAS Lubricants India, part of the PETRONAS group and a trusted name in advanced automotive and industrial lubricant technology, and Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants. The two companies will pilot a structured and scalable model simultaneously […]
Frankfurt am Main, 8 September 2026. The winners of the Automechanika Innovation Awards were honoured this evening at a gala awards ceremony on the first day of the Automechanika Frankfurt trade fair. The jury recognised innovations in ten categories, including Sustainable Drive Solutions, Smart Workshop & Service Solutions, Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies and Circular Economy […]
A multi-energy approach combining LNG, electric mobility and connected technologies will shape the future of heavy-duty freight transportation. India’s commercial vehicle industry is entering a decisive phase where the future of freight transportation will depend not on a single propulsion technology but on deploying the right energy solution for the right application. As freight demand […]
Barely hours into his new role as SIAM President, Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, was already facing some of the toughest questions facing the industry. What followed was a candid and direct conversation that offered a clear picture of where India’s commercial vehicle industry is headed — and what needs […]
During the 66th Annual Convention of The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi shared a special message at the convention stating, “India’s automobile industry is well placed to further expand its global presence as the country’s mobility ecosystem undergoes a fundamental transformation. Continued innovation, pursuit of excellence and […]
The 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) opened with a high-powered Special Plenary Session themed “Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility,” bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and global automotive executives to discuss India’s ambitions in sustainable mobility by 2047. Government Sets the Direction Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to […]