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Ashok Leyland’s Methanol Truck

Ashok Leyland’s Methanol Truck

Ashok Leyland showcased India’s first 100 per cent methanol prototype truck, writes Richa Tyagi. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has showcased India’s first 100 per cent methanol-powered truck. Unveiled to highlight innovative green energy solutions, the prototype was featured at the India Bio Energy and Tech Expo, demonstrating a viable pathway toward carbon-neutral transportation. Developed under a multi-year collaborative initiative[Read More…]

by — October 5, 2026 — NEW LAUNCH, SMART TRANSPORT
Built Here Goes Global

Built Here Goes Global

As supply chains move from efficiency-led models to resilience-led ecosystems, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles is using India’s manufacturing, engineering and supplier capabilities to support both domestic requirements and a growing global mandate. The DICV shift is strategic and driving the industry at large, writes Ashish Bhatia.  Every truck carries within it a chain of decisions spanning engineering, sourcing, supplier capability,[Read More…]

E20’s Green Promise, Red Flags

E20’s Green Promise, Red Flags

Designed to slash crude imports and carbon emissions, India’s accelerated Ethanol blend rollout is sparking fierce debate, writes Richa Tyagi. What began as one of India’s large-scale energy transition initiatives has now plateaued with consumers, automakers, component suppliers, fuel producers and policymakers putting forth their arguments. At the centre is E20-85 blended petrol.   A programme rooted in the larger[Read More…]

by — October 5, 2026 — GAME CHANGER
Financing CV Retail

Financing CV Retail

FADA summit bring dealer, financiers,insurers and technology leaders together to shape a more connected, digital and sustainable retail ecosystem, writes Niharika Singh. At FADA’s 5th Finance & Insurance Summit 2026, dealers, financiers, insurers and technology providers confronted a changing automotive retail landscape where access to capital, digital intelligence, insurance integration and stronger partnerships are becoming as important as the vehicle[Read More…]

by — October 5, 2026 — Conference