Tata Motor's associated battery JV has signed an agreement with Tata Motors to distribute its batteries through the OEM's extensive dealer and aftermarket network.

The 'EiV22', which is based on the same electric vehicle platform as the single-deck EiV 12 and e1 launched for the Indian and European markets respectively, will be India's very first battery-electric double-decker, according to Switch.

‘Elevāt Machine Connect’, designed according to the principles of the ‘Internet of Things’, allows users to remotely monitor the health and performance of their assets, including fleet vehicles, heavy machinery, and components.

The ‘International S13 Integrated Powertrain’, comprising engine, transmission and aftertreatment system, will provide “superior operating economy, stellar performance, and simplicity and serviceability” to the North American market, according to Navistar.

The new LT Series feature improvements to aerodynamics for greater fuel efficiency - up to 15% when paired with the new S13 Integrated Powertrain.

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

Iveco Bus has decided to use Hyundai’s latest hydrogen fuel cell engine for its HFC zero emission buses.

E-bus builder, PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd (PMI Electro) of Haryana, a Sino-Indian joint venture has added another electric bus order for 100 units with the Rajkot Municipal Corporation in Gujarat, India - this a full service order i.e. to supply, maintain and operate the 100 electric buses for 10 years.

Since the first installation in 2006 – a Euro-IV standard ISB 4.5 in a ‘Sultan’ midi-bus – Cummins diesel and natural gas engines have been offered in the majority of Otokar’s city and inter-city buses and its tourist coaches.

Renault Trucks UK delivered an 18-tonne E-Tech D Wide fitted with a refrigerated body which was built by Solomon Commercials and which is cooled by a Carrier unit.

The move is in line with Quantron’s strategy to become an original equipment manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles on the global market.

The MoU covers an initial period of three years, during which time Switch will supply transportation service provider Chalo with variants of the new ‘EiV12’, designed specifically for the Indian market.