Continental India has launched a warranty programme, called ‘Conti Bharosa’, that covers truck and bus tyres for a full five years, which is greater than the 2 to 3 years warranty provided by most other tyre manufacturers.

Tata Motors has supplied the first 15 Tata Winger ambulances to the Gujarat government which is part of an order for 115 ambulances; the remaining 90 are to be supplied in a phased manner. 

All of the 50 CV tyre service centres across India belonging to Apollo Tyres have received quality assurance certification from the automotive certification agency, TUV-IRF - an industry first, according to Apollo.

Tata Motors has won a tender to supply 15 hydrogen-based proton exchange membrane fuel cell buses from the Indian Oil Corporation for the value of USD6.129m.

Volvo Buses India has launched a 13.5-metre 4x2 coach, based on the modular Volvo 9400 rear engine platform.

IPLT has been contracted to supply 27 heavy-duty tractor units, model Rhino 5536*, each with a combination carrying capacity of 35 tonnes of steel (minimum), to Tata Steel.

Valeo has equipped its 250 commuter shuttles it operates for employees worldwide with its Valeo UV technology to help eliminate bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

IPLTech is collaborating with Texas-based investment firm Principal Solar in the development and distribution of heavy-duty electric trucks for North American markets.

India Pistons has entered into a joint venture with Shaw Development - IPL Shaw Solutions Private Limited - to manufacturer diesel exhaust fluid solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and diesel engine manufacturers.

IP Rings has entered into an agreement with Eminox to set up a 50:50 joint venture in Chennai for the design, development and manufacture of full Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems to effectively meet the Indian BS/TREM V off-highway and BS VI Stage 2 on-highway emissions standards.

The Department of Energy is funding research into batteries, autonomous vehicles, lightweight materials, and emissions reduction.

The money has been awarded as part of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme, providing support for the purchase of low and zero-emission buses and associated infrastructure.