The Department of Transport promises to offer incentives to purchase zero-emission trucks, but it will also promote shifting freight from roads to rail and inland waterways.

Ian Harnett will support the UK-based e-truck company's growth strategy as it expands its fleet and market presence.

The nine-month study will test trucks charged while in motion by roof-mounted pantographs attached to overhead cables, a technology contributed by Siemens Mobility.

The money will be awarded to fund the purhcase of fully- and hybrid-electric vehicles and the installation of requisite charging/fuelling infrastructure.

Domestic sales of tractor units experienced huge growth of 1079.9% during the first quarter of the India financial year 2021-22, increasing to 3,174 units from 269 units in the same quarter of the previous year.

Domestic sales of light-duty goods carrier vehicles (GVW ≤ 7.5t) grew by 174.3% to 72,345 units in the first quarter of the financial year 2021-22, compared with 26,373 units sold in same period of the previous year.

Sales of medium and heavy rigid trucks (7.5t GVW and above) in India saw growth of 536.3% in the first quarter of the financial year 2021-22, increasing to 24,898 units from 3,913 units in same quarter of the year 2020-21.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification under the AIS113 safety standard to include safety requirements for Road-Trains, bringing them more closely in line with EU regulations.

VECV has launched the Eicher Skyline Ambulance, which is powered by a 75kW engine and provides enhanced patient and river safety and comfort.

Daimler India has opened four new dealerships for its BharatBenz CV brand in Kolar and Davanagere in Karnataka, Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh, and Kasaragod in Kerala.

Tata Motors has incorporated a new wholly-owned subsidiary company called TML CV Mobility Solutions, which will provide end-to-end services of operating, repair and maintenance.

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.