In collaboration with Esterer, a German tank body specialist, the 18.5-metre eEconic was equipped with a 40,000-litre fuel tanker trailer that draws electricity from the vehicle batteries, helping aid in the aircraft refuelling process by powering the fuel pump.

At Excon 23, there were several OEMs displaying new heavy trucks at the show including Mahindra Truck & Bus Ltd, Tata Motors Ltd and Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd.

It is understood that cab and based chassis for the Rhino 5536e is a re-engineered chassis cab from China. It offers a gross combined vehicle weight (GCVW) of 55 tons is powered by a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) that develops maximum output of 360hp @ 1200 rev/min and torque of 2400Nm @ 600 rev/min.

Total haulage tractor sales increased by 38.8% in the first three quarters (April to December) of fiscal year (FY) 2023-24.

Tractor sales grow overall by 25.3% during the third quarter of FY 2023-24 compared the same quarter of the previous year (FY 2022-23).

Sales of medium and heavy rigid trucks (7.5t gvw and above) in India declined marginally and by 0.5% in the first nine months (April-December) of FY 2023-24.

Sales of medium and heavy rigid trucks (7.5t gvw and above) in India was stable in Q3 (October to December) of FY2023-24.

The new Xcient has top of the range Isringhausen seats and front-axle air suspension.

Nikola claims that, by navigating to “what3words addresses”, drivers will find their destinations more easily – particularly in cases where a single conventional address has multiple entrances and drop-off points.

Changes have been made to the D13 engine's pistons, fuel injectors, and oil pump, while the I-Shift transmission now shifts gears up to 30% faster than before.

The 100 trucks powered by B100 biodiesel are due for delivery starting May this year, and represent a landmark sale in the country.

The station boasts a daily capacity for up to 40 Class 8 trucks, including (though not exclusively) Nikola’s own range of fuel cell electric trucks.