The Ministry of Road Trnasport and Highways (MORTH) has mandated that, from 1 April 2023, vehicle road-worthiness (fitness) certificates shall be released only through an ‘Automated Testing Station’ registered in accordance with the Rule 175 for recognition, regulation, and control.

The EV components supplier has formed a strategic partnership with Enedym to develop magnet-less next-generation switched reluctance motors (SRM), electric propulsion, and electrified powertrains for the Indian market - with the aim of beginning series production in 2023.

Daimler India has entered a partnership with CERO, a scrappage and steel recycling joint venture with facilities to help operators to ‘recycle’ their older vehicles as a part of the purchasing process of new BharatBenz vehicles.

Tata Motors has been announced as the lowest bidder in a mega tender for 5,450 electric buses from Convergence Energy Services (CESL) under the remodelled FAME II scheme.

Continental AG has inaugurated a new surface materials plant in Pune, India, to focus on the production of interior components in the commercial vehicle and automotive segments for the Indian market.

GreenCell Mobility is set to run its first intercity bus, under the brand name NueGo, for Maharashtra Regional State Transport (MSRTC), along the route between Pune and Admednagar, on June 1, 2022.

The UK-based EV manufacturer plants to invest over GBP300m in its business operations in both the UK and India, which it claims will lead to the creation of over 4,000 skilled jobs.

Daimler Truck AG, based in Stuttgart, Germany, has announced the launch of its new product engineering and IT centre in Bangalore, India, named Daimler Truck Innovation Centre India (DTICI).

The think-tank and government body has launched the e-Sawaari India Electric Bus Coalition, with the aim of ensuring a steady and paced transition from diesel to electric.

Ashok Leyland has introduced a new 3-axle 6x2 Dual Tyre Lift Axle truck at 31 tonnes GVW, which it claims makes it the first and only OEM in India to have such a range at 31, 40.5t and 47.5t.

Aidrivers will provide AI-enabled autonomous solutions and Ashok Leyland will provide vehicle platforms; the partners will work together to explore target markets and opportunities for cooperation. 

Daimler India has opend its first dealership in the Union Territory of Jammu, in association with PAL Trucking - a reflection of the increasing demand for BharatBenz products in northern India.