Browsing: Govt. & PSUs

The “e-mobility R&D Roadmap for India” report was launched by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India on July 16, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi. The R&D roadmap has been prepared after detailed horizon scanning of the global automotive sector and identifying future cutting-edge technological requirements.

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued guidelines to charge double toll fees for vehicles entering toll lanes without a FASTag affixed on the inside of the front windshield. This measure aims to prevent delays at toll plazas and minimize inconvenience to other highway users. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) have been sent to all fee collection agencies and concessionaires to enforce this rule.

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Ashok Leyland has bagged the single largest fully built bus order from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for 2104 units of Viking passenger buses. These modern, fully built buses will be fully compliant with the latest CMVR standards, will feature an AIS 153 compliant body, and will have the proven iGEN6 BS VI OBD II technology with 197 HP H-Series Engine, and Rear Air Suspension, among other significant features. These buses will be manufactured at Ashok Leyland’s exclusive bus body plants with state-of-the-art technology and will offer enhanced safety, improved comfort, and a lower total cost of ownership for MSRTC.

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Altair has signed an MoU with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to foster technology and digital transformation in the automotive and heavy engineering sectors. This collaboration will leverage digital twin technology, data-driven design, and AI-powered engineering solutions to drive innovation and sustainability. Both organisations will work together to enhance digital transformation and product development.

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