This order is a mixture of rigid trucks and tractor units, although the order split is not stated.

Ashok Leyland says it is a new platform, but it is in fact an upgrade of the existing ‘RE-AL’ platform to allow customers to exchange used vehicles with new.

The Partner Super truck is powered by the Ashok Leyland ZD30 BS VI diesel engine offering an output power of 104 kW (140 hp) @ 2750 rev/min and maximum torque of 360 Nm @ 1350-2750 rev/min. It is matched with a manual Ashok Leyland 6-speed overdrive gearbox.

Ashok Leyland says it plans to conduct due diligence on Libertine’s intelliGEN Opposed Free Piston platform technology and explore the scope for the development and demonstration of the Linear Generator product within its commercial vehicle portfolio.

The Switch EiV 22 is powered by a liquid cooled, high density, 231 kWh NMC battery pack and uses a 650 V system - the same platform as Switch EiV 12, launched in June 2022, which is also common with Switch e1.

The order has been placed by Ashok Leyland’s UAE distribution partner, Swaidan Trading - Al Naboodah Group, with most of the buses being supplied to two operators, Emirates Transport and the STS Group.

New 250hp-rated H-Series engine offers new tipper options at Ashok Leyland.

New range of gas tipper trucks coming on stream in next six months, says Ashok Leyland.

Ashok Leyland broadens truck and tractor portfolio with new model variations

Ashok Leyland and newly appointed Kenyan distributor to work with KCB Bank of Kenya on providing customers with financial services.

Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with retailer Mahindra First Choice Wheels to offer a service to customers for facilitating an exchange, proper disposal of old commercial vehicles and assistance with purchase of a new vehicle - in anticipation of the offical scrappage policy of old vehicles entering into effect in FY 2023.

Ashok Leyland has introduced a new 3-axle 6x2 Dual Tyre Lift Axle truck at 31 tonnes GVW, which it claims makes it the first and only OEM in India to have such a range at 31, 40.5t and 47.5t.