Uber has partnered with the Indian Air Force to offer mobility solutions to officers of the force, veterans and families of those in the force. To offer the service pan-India for official travel as well as personal travel, Uber will ensure reliability, convenience and safety to all those that avail of it.

Through the partnership with the Indian Air Force, Uber will provide its extensive scale of operations and comprehensive travel benefits to make sure the commuting experience is seamless. It will ensure enhanced travel experience by automating processes and digitising the rider journey. It will also facilitate effective change management for official travel and daily commutes while offering enterprise benefits tailored to the unique needs of the Indian Air Force family.

The partnership deed between Uber and the Indian Air Force was signed by AVM Updesh Sharma VSM ACAS (Accts and AV) and Abhinav Mittoo Senior Country General Manager, Uber for Business, Uber India and South Asia.

 “We are proud to partner with the Indian Air Force to enhance mobility solutions for the Indian Armed Forces as we continue to play our role in nation building by serving the Indian Armed Forces. This partnership marks a significant step towards digitalization by adopting shared mobility solutions. Through this MoU, we aim to support the Indian Air Force's broader vision of leveraging technology for a transformative progress. The program brings together a tech-enabled solution and a reliable mobility service aimed at delivering cost efficiencies and rider experience at scale,” expressed Mittoo.  

Tata Motors, one of India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has received order from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to supply 1,000 units of the Tata LPO 1618 diesel bus chassis.

The order was won by Tata Motors following a competitive e-bidding process conducted through the Government tendering process. The bus chassis will be supplied in a phased manner as per mutually agreed terms.

This latest order follows the successful fulfilment of a similar, larger order of 1,350 bus chassis received last year. The Tata LPO 1618 diesel bus chassis is designed to meet intercity and long-distance travel.

Anand S, Vice-President and Head – Commercial Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors, said, "We are delighted to continue to partner UPSRTC in their efforts towards expanding and improving public transport. The Tata LPO 1618 bus chassis is engineered to deliver robust and reliable mobility with high uptime and low maintenance and operating costs. We look forward to commencing supplies as per the guidance of UPSRTC.”

Lubricant and petrochemicals major, Shell, and Chinese commercial vehicle maker, FAW Jiefang have teamed up to launch the ‘Ace’ of green commercial vehicle called as the Starship 3.0 hybrid conceptual truck.

The truck – showcased at the recent IAA Transportation show in Germany – is currently on the tour of Europe. Combining the expertise of the two partners in terms of technology and innovation, the truck goes beyond ‘carbon reduction’ to set a new benchmark for the commercial vehicle industry by boosting energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and by transformation the description of a truck in China’s road transport sector.

As a powerful business tool, the conceptual vehicle achieved a fuel consumption figure of 23.3-litre per 100 km using Shell FuelSave Diesel and 22.7-litre per 100 km with Shell Diesel Renewable Blend.

It clocked these figures whilst fully laden and travelling on two expressways. Doing stints of up to 230 km on either expressway, the vehicle – highlighting significant fuel consumption savings over the fully laden truck in China of similar size and specs at 32.5-litre per 100 km on an average – the Starship 3.0 Hybrid achieved 140.3 tonne-km per litre with Shell FuelSave Diesel and 144.1 tonne-km per litre with Shell Diesel Renewable Blend.

This marked a 39 percent improvement over the fully laden Chinese truck of similar size and spec that does an average of 103.4 tonne-km per litre.

Achieving lower coefficient of drag through vehicle design, power systems and energy consumption, the Starship ensures that every drop of fuel is used to its fullest potential.

Reflecting the partnership between Shell and FAW Jiefang that dates back 10 years, the conceptual truck is the result of a joint research centre of the two that has to its credit initiatives like the ‘Rainbow Bridge’, a mechanism that is aimed at fostering innovation through regular talent exchanges and joint training programmes between them both.

Shell and FAW Jiefang have been jointly researching and developing long-life engine, transmission and axle oils. Their efforts until now have resulted in a new benchmark in China with a 100,000-kilometer oil change cycle for these key components.

In 2018, the two partners facilitated the introduction of a 200,000-kilometre extended oil change technology. Deepening their strategic cooperation, the two in 2023 expanded their focus beyond traditional sectors to include new energy and international markets.

Other than to highlight the nature of collaboration between Shell and GAW Jiefang, the conceptual truck, through its European tour, is highlighting China's industrial strength and commitment to environmental sustainability as well.

Indian Bank, one of India's leading public sector banks, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer to offer attractive financing solutions to Tata Motors commercial vehicle customers and authorised dealerships across the country.

As per the understanding, Indian bank will offer customised financial packages with competitive interest rates and streamlined credit processing. This will provide tailored financial solutions for Tata Motors’ entire commercial vehicle portfolio including LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and electric range of commercial vehicles. Tata Motors and Indian Bank will also significantly scale up their partnership on dealer financing.

Ashutosh Choudhury, Executive Director, Indian Bank said, "We are elated to sign a MoU with Tata Motors to offer tailored financial solutions for their dealerships and fleet operators. Our financial packages will help both customers and dealers achieve their business objectives while enhancing overall financial efficiency. We look forward to working closely with Tata Motors to help their customers achieve their business goals."

Rajesh Kaul, Vice-President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors said, “We are happy to sign a MoU with Indian Bank, this partnership will help provide easy financing solutions for our customers. By streamlining credit access and offering seamless financing options, we aim to strengthen financial ecosystem for our dealer network, helping them scale their business while providing enhanced convenience to our valued customers.”

Currently, Tata Motors offers the widest commercial vehicle portfolio spanning from sub-1-tonne to 55-tonne cargo vehicles and 10-seater to 51-seater mass mobility solutions. These commercial vehicles are further complemented by a range of value-added services for comprehensive vehicle lifecycle management, through its Sampoorna Seva 2.0 initiative. With Fleet Edge – Tata Motors’ connected vehicle platform for optimal fleet management, which enables operators to further increase the uptime of its vehicles and reduce the total cost of ownership, and 24x7 support from India’s widest service network.

Founded on August 15, 1907, Indian Bank is a prominent Public Sector Bank in India, with the Government of India holding 73.84 percent of its shares (as of 30th June’ 2024).

Mahindra & Mahindra, the world’s largest tractor company by volume, has expanded its Arjun range of tractors with the launch of its new Arjun 605 DI MS V1 4-wheel drive tractor. The new tractor has been a launched in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Designed and developed to enhance productivity on farmlands, the new tractor is built tough, with a robust 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) system introduced in the Arjun brand of tractors for the very first time. The tractor is capable of lifting and pulling heavy loads of up to 2,200 kg for a range of applications and maintaining implement depth thanks to its three-piece rear axle.

Powered by a 4-cylinder engine and a robust 4-wheel drive (4WD) system with increased PTO power and advanced hydraulics system, the new tractor comes with 16 forward + 4 reverse speed constant mesh transmission with dual-clutch technology with SLIPTO feature and 20 speed options with lower rotary speed, which not only makes it ideal for specialised applications like straw reaper and super seeder but also provides best operator comfort and longer working hours.

The Mahindra Arjun 605 DI MS V1 tractor is sold through Mahindra’s tractor dealer network in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The company is also offering convenient and attractive finance schemes from Mahindra Finance for its customers.