Tata Motors, the first OEM in India to get ARAI and homologation certification for their nine-metre and 12-metre electric buses, has commenced trials of its nine meters electric bus in Guwahati.

Greaves Cotton Ltd (GCL) announced a strategic partnership with US and Bengaluru-based start-up – Altigreen Propulsion Labs for a range of clean-energy powertrain solutions for the three-wheeler and micro four-wheeler commercial vehicles.

The Hyderabad-based Goldstone Infratech Limited’s zero emission electric bus has officially started running under Himachal Pradesh Transport Corporation.

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) in association with Eco Fuel (Indian Partners of Lovato, Italy) has launched CNG kits for two-wheelers in Mumbai in its effort to bring down the overall running costs and making the ride economical.

Country’s largest indigenous electric vehicle player Lohia Auto Industries showcased smart electric vehicle designed for smart cities during Smart city expo 2017. The company showcased India’s first Humrahi Solar Powered E- Rickshaw, Narain Hydraulic Tipper, Narain LC Loader & OMA Star Li Electric Scooter.

The Commercial Vehicle Forum (CVF), after being held in Chennai last year, has travelled to Pune and will be held on 18th May 2017 at The Westin Pune. In the year 2016, India overtook China as the fastest growing major economy, expanding by 7.9 per cent and cemented its position as one of the sole bright spots in the otherwise moribund world economy. It was a roller-coaster ride for the Indian CV industry.

Pune based Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited (KGEPSL), announced launch of its first electric three-wheeler with the advanced lithium ion battery.

Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that electric buses, cars and scooters, besides ethanol- and bio-CNG buses would be visible on roads next year onwards. Addressing students at the convocation ceremony at the Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth in Pimpri, Gadkari stated that the 7 lakh crore litre crude oil being imported into the country was affecting the economy.

The Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) held in Pune provided a peek into the automotive engineering of the future. Sound and vibration testing, safety integration and vehicle crash development for internal combustion engines, advanced sensors, solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles, engine signal interfaces etc.