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India’s E‑rickshaw boom fades as L5 safety rules double upfront vehicle costs
India’s once‑booming e‑rickshaw market — long hailed for its affordability and role in last‑mile transport — is showing signs of fatigue as new safety and regulatory shif...
Delhi bans old vehicles, experts push EV buses public transport upgrade
In late 2025, Delhi’s transport and environment authorities have ramped up efforts to curb debilitating air pollution by restricting older, high‑emission vehicles under S...
Blue Energy Motors LNG trucks bridge gap to electric heavy haul future
As decarbonisation gains urgency in India’s freight sector, Blue Energy Motors (BEM) is carving a niche with a dual‑pronged strategy — promoting LNG‑powered trucks today ...
Autonomous convoy pilots link 5 trucks cutting driver fatigue costs
Autonomous truck platooning — where multiple heavy vehicles travel in a connected convoy under the control of a lead truck — is gaining traction as a logistics game‑chang...
IoT smart tyres track wear patterns cutting unplanned tipper downtime
In tipper and construction fleets, tyres remain one of the most failure-prone components. Harsh operating conditions, uneven loads, sharp debris, and inconsistent pressur...
STU bus tenders favor ADAS equipped models for urban safety compliance
State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across India are redefining urban bus procurement by making Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) a core requirement in tenders. W...
HCV retail climbs 17% YoY heavy haulers ride infra wave strong
India’s heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) retail segment registered a significant year‑on‑year sales increase in November 2025, driven by fleet upgrades, infrastructure expa...
Gadkari approves two key Himachal road upgrades for better truck access
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has recently approved two significant road upgrade projects in Himachal Pradesh, aimed at improving connect...
Emission norm relaxations open doors for CNG retrofit kits in MHCVs
Recent temporary relaxations in BS6 emission norms have opened a window for MHCV operators to consider CNG retrofit kits. These regulatory flexibilities allow trucks to s...
Diesel drops Rs 2 per litre, fleets lock in savings before rebound
In a significant move impacting commercial transport economics, the Indian government recently announced a Rs 2 per litre reduction in diesel prices across major urban ce...