Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd has received its first order of 20 air-conditioned BharatBenz 10171 BS VI buses from the state government of Assam to operate airport services, city, and intercity transportation.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd in Mumbai last month unveiled no fewer than 12 all-new BS VI-compliant medium and heavy-duty BharatBenz-branded trucks and buses, which have been fully updated inside and out, said the company.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd has started series production of its BS VI-compliant OM 926 six cylinder engines together with MD2 Box Aftertreatment systems in India. This engine is to be offered with two power options of 230hp and 280hp.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd has successfully pursued and prosecuted two manufacturing units in North India, specifically in Ghaziabad and New Delhi, found manufacturing and selling unauthorised spare parts under the BharatBenz brand name.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd in response to changes in Indian permitted axle load standards, is now making available revised axles on two of its BharatBenz trucks.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd has announced it plans before the end of this year to introduce no fewer than 52 vehicles with Euro VI (BS-6) compliant engines.