<p>Almost every year, the poor Air Quality Index of major Indian cities hits the headlines. While vehicle emissions are not solely responsible for this, they do play a role in the deterioration of air quality. Therefore, with the country aiming to achieve the Net Zero Carbon Emission goal by 2070, the entire transportation and mobility sector is embracing the transition towards sustainable solutions. The good news is that the journey has already begun, and this was evident in lasts year’s Auto Expo and the recently held Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024.</p>

<h4>Pro Business Pro Planet </h4>
<p>Every business chases prosperity, but today, progress demands choices that benefit both profit and the planet. At Eicher, we have been actively transforming India’s logistics and mobility through innovative solutions and sustainable technology. Our diverse range of electric trucks and buses empowers our customers to choose "Pro Business, Pro Planet" – a decision that prioritizes both financial gain and environmental responsibility.</p>
<p>Eicher is committed to driving innovation for a cleaner and greener future. Our flagship Skyline Pro-E embodies this spirit, offering a glimpse into a world where responsible choices and progress move hand-in-hand. Hence, every Eicher journey becomes a powerful stride towards a sustainable future, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to creating lasting value.</p>

<h4>Leading By Example</h4>
<p>Over the last few years, we have made significant progress in designing <strong>clean-energy </strong>transportation in India with our well-established Electric Vehicle technology. Eicher's indigenous EV technology is built to excel in demanding industries like e-commerce, FMCG, and P&C segments. With its EV technology, Eicher aims to bridge the gap between profitability and sustainability through new-age electromobility.</p>

<p>In September 2023, Eicher Trucks and Buses delivered Eicher Pro 2055 EV - India's first 5.5-tonne electric truck - to Safexpress, a leading logistics and cargo services company. Eicher has also joined hands with ITC to promote sustainable and environment-friendly mid-mile logistics solutions across various ITC locations in India. As part of this collaboration, ITC, through its vendors partners, will progressively deploy over 100 units of Eicher Pro 2055 EV. These have proved to be significant milestones in our journey towards manufacturing fleets with zero tail emissions.</p>

<p><strong>Eicher's EV innovation </strong>has also produced two topline <strong>electric buses </strong>- Skyline Pro E 9M and Skyline Pro E 12 M. The buses have been built by VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, a joint venture between India's Eicher Motors and Sweden's Volvo Group to modernise commercial transport business. In June 2022, the Chandigarh administration added 40 Eicher Skyline Pro E 9M electric buses to its public transport fleet.</p>
<p>Recently, Eicher also delivered six Skyline Pro-E 9m Staff AC Electric Buses to the Indian Army. The delivery ceremony took place in the presence of Senior officers from Indian Army & VECV Management team. These buses will support the Indian Army's transformative initiative to deploy environment-friendly and sustainable transportation for staff and troop movement.</p>

<p>Ideal for urban roads, the Skyline Pro E 9M comes fitted with integrated high-energy storing batteries, an all-electric driveline, and top-notch safety and comfort features. Skyline Pro E 12m is also a superior transport solution with world-class safety features like FDSS, lightning protection and short circuit protection. It requires considerably less charging time and also enjoys a longer battery life. </p>

<h4>All ‘Charged-Up’ For A Clean Future </h4>
<p>Every initiative and innovation underlines our commitment towards building a greener, more sustainable future for India. Apart from delivering clean energy transport solutions, electric vehicles have other advantages, too. These include lower running and maintenance costs, and better performance. The government is also offering several incentives for people to buy electric vehicles, including a reduction in registration fees and road tax. Another benefit is that these vehicles create almost no sound, thus curbing noise pollution. At Eicher, we feel privileged to be one of the leading players in designing zero-emission transport solutions for India, thus promising our country a clean and bright future.</p>

Powering Progress with Cleaner, Greener, Electric Mobility

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<p>Efficient fuel consumption has always been one of the key factors driving the commercial vehicle industry. Fuel prices in India have seen an upward trend for the past many months, with diesel almost touching Rs 90 per litre mark in most cities. Now especially with the rising fuel prices, any excess fuel consumption will directly impact businesses and their profitability. Hence, business owners should monitor fuel usage to keep a check on expenses so that their company doesn’t incur losses and work with greater efficiency. This is where our My Eicher app comes as a significant help with its efficient fuel management module that can help assist managers in keeping track of their fleet’s fuel consumption.</p>

Making fuel management easier through My Eicher

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<h4>"We must accept the end of something to begin to build something new."</h4>
<p>The Vehicle Scrappage Policy, launched by the Government of India in August 2021, can be termed as a testimony to this fact. According to the policy, all old and unfit vehicles will be phased out. As soon as the vehicle’s registration period gets over, it will have to undergo a fitness test, and if it fails to pass, it will be deemed unfit to hit the road and be scrapped. While for passenger vehicles, the scrappage age, if they fail the fitness test, stands at 20 years, it is 15 years for commercial vehicles. The policy goes live from April 01, 2022, for government and PSU vehicles above 15 years.</p>

Understanding The Scrappage Policy 2021

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<p>Managing a fleet of trucks that crisscross the length and breadth of the country every day with some of the most essential goods is no mean feat.</p> <p>Fleet managers have the most important responsibility of tracking every single vehicle, their routes, maintenance, safety, driver performance, adherence to rules, etc. With so much at stake, a streamlined process with the minimal manual intervention was just the need of the hour. As mentioned in one of our earlier blogs, My Eicher is the perfect solution for seamless fleet management. The app helps fleet managers and fleet owners to be well-informed about every little detail of their trucks and adds to the profitability of their business.</p>

Fleet Management becomes a Cakewalk with My Eicher

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<p>The fast-growing Hyderabad-based company has been associated with Eicher since 2017 and currently has 55 Eicher tippers in its fleet</p>

<p>India is undergoing tremendous development as a developing economy. Engineering, architecture, quarrying and irrigation work have all been the key drivers of economic development. The key to the success of firms carrying out these massive projects is efficient resource transfer. Customers are looking for specialised vehicles such as tippers, RMC transit mixers and boom pump vehicles to ensure high efficiency, reduced operating costs and enhanced revenue.</p>

HES Infra goes all guns blazing with Eicher tippers

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<p>Inter-city bus journeys have been around for regular commuters for decades. People travel for work, holidays, and sometimes back to their hometowns. The journeys are long-distance and sometimes overnight. So, naturally, everyone would like a comfortable ride. However, until even a few years ago, the thought of a long-distance bus journey gave one the shudders of a rickety, bumpy ride. But with development in industries and infrastructure, the experience of journey on a bus has changed significantly. Around a year back, VECV announced the formation of a Bus division and the first outcome of this has been two world-class Eicher Intercity Buses- one is a coach and another is a sleeper for overnight journeys. A range with the best of both worlds — Eicher and Volvo, it brings together Eicher’s expertise in value engineering and local know-how and Volvo Buses India’s competence in the premium bus segment. Now, isn't this ride worth taking!</p>

Experience the Upgrade with Eicher Intercity Buses

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<p>The world, as we know it today, has undergone significant changes from what it was even a couple of years ago. The pandemic has brought immense advancement in every aspect of life, especially in technology, that was not seen in the past two decades. Staying connected 24/7 is now a part of life. The commercial vehicle sector, too, has caught up with this trend and all stakeholders have adapted to it much faster than expected. Real-time tracking, fleet management, remote diagnostics, etc., are now fast becoming a norm in order to increase productivity. Leading this evolution is our latest platform which goes by the name - My Eicher.</p>

My Eicher: Business On Your fingertips

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<p>The process of loading and unloading into commercial vehicles is important for the people involved in the job as well as for safe driving. Any lapse in safety measures could turn out to be risky and lead to injuries (even fatal ones) while also resulting in severe damage to the vehicle. Commercial vehicles have different payloads for different types of cargo, and all of them may not have the capacity to carry beyond a certain load. Thus, ensuring each vehicle’s capacity is utilized optimally during loading is crucial for a smooth run.</p>

Why Should You Follow Safe Loading Practices ?

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<p>To serve the customers better, one should have experienced their challenges and worked with them closely to offer best-in-class services. One of our dealers, <b>KNS Trucking Korba</b>, is a living example of the same. Being an experienced player in the mining business himself, he has been able to crack the code with the customers in this segment and has been serving them exceptionally since 2020.</p>
<p>Mr. Amar Narayan Singh, the dealer principal of KNS Trucking, brings a very diversified experience to the business. An owner of a premium car dealership, he knows the importance of world-class experience and customer service. Being in the business of mining at Chhattisgarh since 1969, he is well-versed with the rigor and requirements of this tough application. This unique background has been the recipe for his instant success.</p>
<p>With their clear insights, KNS Trucking has been able to sell 100 HD trucks in the first 90 days of the dealership being operational. Continuing with this zeal, they were able to achieve a 22% market share in HD and a whopping 52% market share in the LMD segment in their first year of business.</p>
<h4>Cracking the Code</h4>
<p>As said earlier, it is imperative to understand the customer psyche to be able to provide the best services. The motto that has always been the guiding principle at KNS Trucking is to deliver what has been committed and be there with the customer 24x7. Thanks to this approach, they have been able to provide <b>higher uptime</b> to the customers and a great service experience, eventually building strong customer relations.</p>
<p>His conviction also comes from his own experience with <b>Eicher</b> products and services. It is his belief that motivates his team to deliver world-class service.</p> 
<p>He often interacts with them and explains to them how to overcome challenges at work. Even during the peak of the pandemic, the team was self-motivated to go out and continued to serve them.</p>
<p>All these efforts have led to building a strong brand on-ground and in the hearts of customers.</p> 
<p>We again congratulate Mr. Amar Narayan Singh and his team for their dedication and hard work. With partners like him, our service is getting closer to you each passing day.</p>

KNS Trucking, Korba- Mining their way to customer satisfaction

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<p>"Only a well-oiled machine runs smoothly," said author Ron Kaufman and rightly so. <b>Commercial vehicles</b> deliver some of the most essential goods and services to consumers across the country. Periodical maintenance of such vehicles ensures smooth functioning of all its parts while also helping operators to keep their promise of timely and safe delivery to customers. Unexpected breakdown increases downtime, decreases the number of trips, affects timely delivery, and sometimes attracts penalties due to delay, thereby affecting overall revenues. In this blog, we will learn how adherence to preventive maintenance schedules can benefit drivers and ensure profitable business for customers.</p>
<h4>Why do you need scheduled maintenance?</h4>
<p>If a vehicle isn't giving any trouble on the face, it doesn’t mean it is in the best health. Regular wear-and-tear are normal occurrences for any machine that runs for a longer duration and commercial vehicles are no different. But with recent complex technological advancements, the need for regular maintenance of these vehicles has become indispensable. And that’s where preventive maintenance helps by spotting any defects and fixing them before it leads to severe damages.</p>
<p>For example, while normal wear disturbs the recommended clearances between moving parts and requires a reset, components like filters (which absorb impurities and dust particles) may affect the free flow of air, fuel, and lubricating oils. These filters need to be replaced at every 60,000 km. These kinds of checks reset, and replacements form the major portion of preventive maintenance at scheduled intervals. Similarly, "in-built telematics’ is a technological addition to vehicles to facilitate two-way communication. It provides information to the fleet managers or customers of driver-wise and route-wise performances, defects in any parts of the vehicle, etc. By keeping track of these data, all issues can be fixed during scheduled maintenance, thereby improving uptime.</p>
<p>Some other aspects that can be noted during scheduled maintenance include a comprehensive exhaust after-treatment system (EATS) and timely regeneration. While the former treats exhaust emissions with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) before it reaches the atmosphere, the latter enables the emission of cleaner exhaust gases. Both the procedures have a direct role in contributing to a cleaner environment. Now, this is something that should not be missed at any cost.
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<h4>"Prevention is better than cure" should be the motto</h4>
<p>The word ‘preventive’ itself indicates the whole idea of having such a schedule. It can "prevent" every vehicle from any unforeseen damage and has the following benefits:</p>
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<li>Increases efficiency</li>
<li>Decreases breakdown risks</li>
<li>Extends the vehicle’s lifespan</li>
<li>Boosts revenue</li>
</ul>
<p>A vehicle that is not well-maintained always stands a chance to break down while on the road. Eicher’s"Service Reminder Module" helps in reminding customers of the periodical service dues well in advance so that they don’t miss any. Moreover, every time a vehicle reports to any authorized workshop, the "Vehicle Inspection Sheet" is used to identify any additional defects and fix them. Ensuring all our vehicles are up and running has always been our endeavour.</p>

Preventive Maintenance of Commercial Vehicles: Act Before It Is Too Late

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<p>Staying alert, being careful, and practising safety are a few important things to remember while driving, especially for <a href="https://www.eichertrucksandbuses.com/" target="_blank">commercial vehicle</a> drivers. This is why inspecting every vehicle before each trip is essential to determine if it is safe to hit the road. However, this daily safety check, which usually does not take too much time, can often be overlooked in a rush to meet deadlines. Thus, the onus lies on both the drivers and the fleet managers to check if everything is in working order before starting the next trip. For the drivers, it is safety whereas, for the fleet managers, it is delivering on time.</p>

<h4>Safety checklist drivers must follow before the trip</h4>
<p>Drivers carry all kinds of loads across different terrains where any simple malfunction like reduced braking efficiency can lead to hazardous situations for the driver and truck. Therefore, for the sake of safety, pre-trip inspections are absolutely essential, and it only takes a few minutes.</p>
<p>While safety is one of the most crucial concerns, pre-trip inspection is also important to maintain uptime and meet delivery timelines. Uptime is a critical factor for the commercial vehicle industry, where the number of trips is directly proportional to revenue — more trips mean revenue growth. And a healthy vehicle means a smooth drive and timely arrival at the destination. Apart from timely delivery, overlooking these minor issues can also shorten the life of various parts and components if ignored for long. All of these ultimately affect the uptime and profitability of the business, and no one would want to be in such a situation.</p>
<p>So make the pre-trip inspection a regular practice for your drivers and yourself before your truck goes on a trip and it would take only anything between 15 to 30 minutes. The key is to follow the instruction manual and here are a few of the top things that you must check:</p>
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<li>Engine oil — look for leakage and top up levels</li>
<li>Water separator — drain water</li>
<li>Air cleaner element — check out the clog in the indication cluster</li>
<li>Coolant — look for level and leakage</li>
<li>Lubricating pipes and rubber hoses — check and repair cracks and damages</li>
<li>Steering — inspect steering gearbox</li>
<li>Transmission oil — look for leakage</li>
<li>Check tire pressure and change tires if required</li>
<li>Air pressure — watch out for low-pressure indicators on the cluster</li>
</ul>
<p>Apart from the above, we prescribe several other preventive checks in our manual.</p>
<p>While sparing some time before every trip might look cumbersome on the onset, the benefits of such pre-trip inspections can make this small effort worth it. <a href="https://www.eichertrucksandbuses.com/" target="_blank">Eicher</a> has a vast network of authorized dealerships across the country where you can reach out to us any time for all kinds of assistance.</p>

A pre-trip inspection is important for a safe journey

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<p>The CV industry is the driving force behind the timely delivery of things that matter to us — from simple daily essentials to the most luxurious items. And, one of the active key players who keep this industry’s wheels rolling is the ‘driver’. A driver is an anchor of the transport system who is always on the move despite time constraints, difficult terrains, and unpredictable weather. Hence, keeping check of their health and ensuring their well-being should be of prime importance to anyone associated with the CV industry. At Eicher, we value all the drivers and their unstoppable fervor to keep going under all circumstances. Hence, we have been running Driver Empowerment Initiatives for quite some time to ensure their welfare, train them for self-development and self-sufficiency, and recognize their efforts.</p>
<h4>Driver’s Health is Business’s Wealth</h4>
<p>Commercial vehicle drivers are always on the go, rain or shine. Staying away from families for days on end sometimes takes a toll on their mental and physical health. Keeping these simple yet valuable aspects in mind, Eicher runs Driver Pragati Kendras — in association with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. — and Driver Care Vans — a joint effort by Eicher Group Foundation and Dr Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital — across the country.</p>
<p>For the drivers set for the long haul, the Drive Pragati Kendras act as a breather during transit. Clean dormitories and refreshing areas, food at subsidized rates, self-cooking areas, medical assistance, secured parking are some of the features of these centers. There’s also provision for training on fuel conservation, soft skills, personal hygiene, financial literacy, and promoting best practices here. Taking breaks in these centers in between a long journey gives them a homely feeling, and they get to start afresh. There are currently six such centers successfully running, with close to 6000 drivers trained so far, six more centers will come up soon.</p> 
<p>Imagine the strong headlights from approaching vehicles falling on their eyes at night! It can affect their vision severely. Similarly, sounds of continuous honking have a major impact on their ears. The Eicher Driver Care Program for Vision and Hearing, in association with Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, was launched in 2016 to address these issues. It offers affordable and advanced eye and ear healthcare services to drivers on the go. There are 13 such mobile vans, wherein more than 68,000 drivers have been screened and benefitted from this initiative. Healthy drivers mean safe and secure journeys, especially when road accidents are a major concern area in the industry.</p>
<h4>Training Drivers for a Safer Road to Future</h4>
<p>We are all aware of the importance of road safety and the rising number of road accidents. Amid such concerns, commercial vehicles being driven by untrained drivers could lead to serious hazards. While the industry needs manpower, the key is to train them right to fit in seamlessly. And we all know how proper guidance and training can make a lot of difference in enabling drivers.</p>
<p>Eicher has always believed in providing the best-in-class upskilling platform to ensure their safety and productivity. Providing skill-based training through low-cost driver training modules is a step toward this endeavor. Especially, our pre-licensing program for freshers has inducted many young and promising individuals as drivers in the CV industry. Eicher training institutes have benefited more than 2 lakh drivers and empowered their livelihoods while bridging the gap between the skilled driver requirement and available manpower. There are 8 such institutes and 12 Regional Driver Training Faculties.</p>
<h4>Saluting their Efforts</h4>
<p>Truck drivers put in a lot of hard work, dedication, and toil to meet deadlines. Appreciating and felicitating them for their efforts is the minimum we can do to recognize their relentless dedication. In a bid to acknowledge this, we celebrate Driver’s Day every year at the Eicher Academy for Drivers in Indore. The day is also special for those undergoing the pre-licensing training program as they are certified for completing their course.</p>
<p>Drivers are the backbone of the trucking ecosystem, and their well-being is of utmost importance to ensure its smooth functioning. We will continue to reach out to them and keep up with our endeavor to help and empower them in every possible way.</p>

Prospering the Driving Force of CV Industry

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<p>A little bit of planning and the urge to do better can have a long-lasting impact on our lives. It inculcates a habit of learning and improving, one day at a time. The concept of Kaizen is based on this philosophy. A Japanese word, Kaizen can be broken into Kai (meaning change) and Zen (meaning for the better) and literally means “continuous improvement”. No matter how big or small it is, every industry thrives on a continuous need to improve and evolve. Customer service, shop floor management, better and faster operation, waste management, and cost reduction are all part of this improvement process. Eicher has always had a legacy of implementing Kaizen practices in the way it operates. We strongly believe in the idea of improving a little every day toward a sustainable future.</p>
<h4>Changing for the Better, One Day at a Time</h4>
<p>The concept of Kaizen is based on five key elements — teamwork, personal discipline, improved morale, quality circles, and improvement suggestions. When every member of an organization joins hands to identify the problem areas and find solutions, the improvement becomes visible. In fact, a remarkable change is observed in the quality of the organization’s daily functioning. The process comes into play when a group of managers and employees spot an issue and brainstorm to solve it for the better. The solutions are then implemented to improve the existing way of functioning and change the quality of workflow.</p>
<h4>Kaizen in Eicher’s Company-owned Dealerships</h4>
<p>While Kaizen practices have been a part of Eicher for quite some time, our company-owned dealerships have also started implementing it in their daily operations. Some of the most common initiatives followed include fuel recycling, waste management, space utilization, optimum production, scrap utilization, and recycling junk.</p>
<p>There is a major focus on worthwhile utilization of filtered fuel and recycling of non-renewable resources like diesel. For example, at our company-owned dealerships in Jharsughra and Sundargarh, fuel efficiency is optimized as much as possible. Most of the equipment used here is fabricated locally from waste, with minimal to nil usage of diesel. In addition, since the fuel cannot be discarded under pollution norms, it is reused to wash parts of vehicles. The entire procedure is conducted in-house. Such small initiatives make a major difference for the organization, its people, and the environment. In addition, these initiatives are major drivers of cost reduction, thereby adding to the company’s profitability.</p>
<p>Optimum use of scrap and recycled products to make tools required for servicing or manufacturing vehicles are another focus area. Not only are they sustainable, but also cost-saving. For example, at one of our company-owned dealerships in Chennai, a kingpin bush removal tool was fabricated and integrated with a lift axle bush tool. The innovation has shortened the time and made things much easier. The overall impact is a move towards improvement, and this is how Kaizen makes an impact.</p>  
<p>Proper utilization of space at the workshops like parking tires in a designated area, easily visible inventory, safe movement of parts and equipment, reducing chances of scratches and damage, etc., add to overall productivity. Such well-managed processes make it easier for the workforce to focus on their jobs and deliver better. Moreover, such positive vibes lead to happy and satisfied customers. And that is the end goal of any organization.</p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, improvement cannot be achieved overnight. It is a slow and steady process. The simple yet impactful Kaizen philosophy has been positively changing the face of businesses for decades. At Eicher, we are constantly looking to improve and evolve at every step. And, following Kaizen initiatives has been continuous support in this endeavour.</p>

Improving Each Day with Kaizen

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<p>A key aspect that drives the commercial vehicle industry is understanding our transporter’s business and working towards making them profitable by all means. At Eicher, we have always led from the front to tap their pulse, meet their expectations, and partner with them in their road to prosperity. Therefore, we identify their exact requirements and offer products that fit their needs perfectly. And that’s just the beginning of the relationship. Ensuring all our products are always on a smooth journey throughout their lifetime is our responsibility. One of our offerings is <b>Eicher Freedom — an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)</b> that takes care of the vehicle’s upkeep at a fixed price after the purchase is made.</p>

Ride to Freedom

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<p>Did you know that Indians spent 4.6 hours on the internet in 2020 against 3.3 hours in 2019, marking a rise of 39.4%? No thanks to the ongoing pandemic, our life and businesses have shrunk into a small screen in the past year and half. The world of marketing and communications was already undergoing a digital revolution, but now, to keep up with the times, every industry — including the CV industry — has adapted to this new model. At <a href="https://www.eichertrucksandbuses.com/" target="_blank">Eicher</a>, we took this opportunity to grow our footprints in the online world by reaching out to maximum customers through our digital initiatives.</p>

Digitalization and the Changing Face of Business

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<p>The commercial vehicle industry has always strived to understand the customers’ needs and help them improve their business profitability. This has been possible with continuous innovation and improvements in technology, of which <a href="https://www.eichertrucksandbuses.com/heavy-duty-trucks" target="_blank">Eicher trucks</a> has always been a leader. In line with our brand promise, we are continuously evolving towards partnering prosperity with our products and services. With this customer-first approach in mind, we introduced India’s first 17.5T GVW truck — <a href="https://www.eichertrucksandbuses.com/light-medium-duty-trucks/medium-duty/pro-3015xp" target="_blank">Eicher Pro 3015XP</a>. Termed as the ‘Perfect Fit’ for the customers of the <a href="https://www.eichertrucksandbuses.com/light-medium-duty-trucks" target="_blank">light and medium-duty</a> (LMD) segment, this truck ticks all the right boxes with its enhanced features. How, you might ask? Read on to find out…</p>

A Truck Tailored to be the Perfect Fit - Eicher Pro 3015XP

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<p>Heavy Duty trucks can be easily termed as the lifeline of a country's economy when it comes to long-haul transportation. It is extremely crucial to keep them up and running as they operate on time-bound deadlines on long routes across the length and breadth of the country.</p>
<p>But the on-road difficulties of a long-haul journey are many, and for HD truck customers, Uptime is extremely crucial for both productivity and profitability, thus, keeping their businesses afloat. However, if backed up by a well-planned support system, achieving solutions to all these challenges is not a difficult proposition.</p>
 
<p>Every second of successful uptime leads to increased revenue, maximized efficiency, and better business opportunities.</p>

Ensuring maximum uptime through 100% connectivity

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<h4>Customer Satisfaction – Key pillar of growth</h4>
<p>Customer satisfaction is defined as a measurement that determines how happy customers are with a company's products, services, and capabilities. A satisfied customer can alone be considered the reason for repeat sales which ultimately leads to a ripple effect in the market. Thus, it is imperative to understand what drives their satisfaction which can be further understood only through regular market surveys and feedback.</p>
<p>Constructive feedback helps the company to understand the causes and describe the reactions to the problem statement. This further helps to maintain a balance between customer sentiments and satisfaction. Delivering on this ideology is one of our newest dealers - Mr. Kapil Shantilal Yadav of Barwani Motors, Madhya Pradesh. In a mere time span of 10 months of operations, Barwani Motors have not only raised the benchmarks of customer satisfaction and end-user satisfaction but have become the epitome of service.</p>
<p>Coming from a humble background and with a passion for automobile services, Mr. Kapil Shantilal Yadav set up and ran a successful venture of multi-brand service workshops. Recently, he saw the multitude of Eicher truck and bus customers driving through his area and took upon himself the task of providing them the best-in-class after-market experience. That’s how people at Barwani witnessed a state-of-the-art Eicher Smart Service facility under the name Barwani Motors come up in the next few months. It catered to the service requirements of the resident population as well as the ones who are in transit.</p>
<h4>The Proactive Approach</h4>
<p>One could not miss the spark in this team and the proactive approach with which they started their business. The team here targeted 100% customer satisfaction and aligned all their actions 3 months before the inception of the dealership in October 2020. They started analyzing the market & customer expectations and armed with these insights, they were ready to deliver a quick turnaround for regular services at their workshop. They not only promote Eicher Genuine Parts but also educate their customers regarding the benefits of using them.</p>
<h4>Collaborative Culture</h4>
<p>The drivers are one of the key influencers in the CV industry. The fleet owners tend to rely heavily on their driver’s experiences when it comes to product satisfaction. So, this real end user’s experience of the product and services is absolutely vital. To support them and put them at ease, Mr. Kapil & his team set up a joint task force of mechanical and technical staff wherein a driver could dial in directly to get all en route issues resolved quickly. Through this initiative, the team at Barwani Motors got in sync with the larger objective of delivering superior Uptime.</p>

<p>To bring in collaborative work culture and drive the value of customer satisfaction, Mr. Kapil has developed a 3-tier customer relationship process.</p>
 
<p>At the first level, the customer relationship executive calls the customers for a post-repair survey. It has been found that more than 90% of the customers are satisfied with the service being delivered at this level.</p>

<p>At the second level, the same is checked by his works manager and service advisor through visits to the customers and the drivers which provide the team with valuable feedback.</p>

<p>Finally, Mr. Kapil himself interacts directly with his team and customers to understand their needs and how they can be incorporated with his ultimate goal. This thorough CRM process is the reason that this dealership always has a pulse of the market and is able to continuously improve their customer’s experience.</p>
<h4>Value-Added Services</h4>
<p>Mr. Kapil not only excelled at routine services but went on to provide value-added services in abundance. He invested in a body shop that started within the 2nd month of operations and is now ensuring a quick turnaround of body repairs. Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) are actively promoted amongst fleet operators for a seamless, timely, and prioritized service support Pan-India.</p>

<p>To support mining customers, Barwani Motors actively provides on-site support solutions even when sites are as far as 150 kilometers away from the workshop. He has also been promoting Eicher Secure so that his customers reap the benefits of the same. With this holistic approach, Barwani Motors is living the spirit of serving the customer anytime anywhere.</p>
<h4>Unparalleled Passion & Determination</h4>
<p>The team at Barwani Motors is both well-trained and experienced. They are personally groomed and nurtured by Mr. Kapil and exhibit qualities like team spirit and passion at work. It was during the second wave of pandemic where this passion of the team came to the fore.</p>

<p>When the entire nation was gasping for breath, the service at Barwani Motors continued despite all the hardships. They made sure all high-priority vehicles like ambulances, oxygen transporters, and trucks transporting Covid-19 medicines and vaccination were on the move. Urgencies were dealt 24x7 with EOS Vans and the team’s zeal overshadowed the fear of personal health. Mr. Kapil is extremely proud of his team whose attitude and spirit during the second wave has now gained ever-lasting respect and trust from the customers.</p>

<p>Barwani Motor’s dedication and hardwork has been awarded at Eicher’s Annual Dealer Conference 2021 with the “Excellence in Customer Satisfaction and Revenues in the 1st Year of Operation” award. We again congratulate Mr. Kapil and his team for their dedication and hard work. With partners like him, we are delivering an unmatched experience to our customers.</p>

Barwani Motors, Madhya Pradesh- Taking the Proactive Approach

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<p>The ongoing global pandemic hasn’t been kind to anyone and India has had its share of challenges. As we continue to reel under its effects, the one thing that has come to the forefront is — the healthcare sector’s indispensable contribution.</p>

<p>Whatever the magnitude of the crisis, the need for a robust infrastructure, where no patient is left without treatment due to lack of proper amenities, was never felt so strongly earlier. Its importance became all the more real as we faced an adverse situation like the second wave of COVID-19. While the availability of hospital beds, oxygen, and relevant medicines was of utmost importance, ambulances with life-saving facilities played a key role while ferrying the patients to the medical facilities.</p>

Eicher Skyline Ambulance: Built for Life

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<p>The commercial vehicle industry drives innovation that directly or indirectly impacts our everyday lives. From daily essentials like food and medicines to logistics or transportation of heavy goods, every industry is practically dependent on the commercial vehicle industry. At the same time, innovations such as BSVI engines, fuel coaching, advanced telematics, and modern cabins are significantly influencing the transportation ecosystem and society at large. Emitting lesser pollution, easier resolutions to sudden breakdowns, and more ergonomically efficient trucks have made life easier for all stakeholders — from the manufacturers to the end customers and everyone in between.</p>

<p>A large portion of the credit for these innovations and their applications goes to the people who make sure the wheels keep moving, no matter the situation. From design labs to shop floors to the ones behind the wheels, these are the people who drive the industry’s progress. These unsung heroes are the backbone of the entire machinery, and recognizing their tireless efforts is the only way to pave a more holistic growth.</p>
<h4>Providing a Platform to Rise and Shine</h4>
<p>Achieving this is no mean feat and requires recognizing regular and dedicated efforts. If low attrition implies high loyalty, then the latter must be appreciated and utilized for bigger goals. A recent employment outlook report* of TeamLease Services marks a relatively minimal increase in attrition in the manufacturing, engineering, tech, and infrastructure sectors. The industry leadership can be credited for rising above roadblocks and the need of the hour is providing a more promising platform. In the CV industry, Eicher plays an active role in driving such initiatives to motivate its associates, bring out their best potential, help them upskill, and ensure their welfare.</p>
<p>The idea is to invest in resources that contribute the lion’s share in giving life to these innovations — workshop technicians, supervisors, and drivers. These are the people who keep the show running, come rain or shine. As the country reeled under the effects of the ongoing pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, these unsung heroes ensured the industry didn’t come to a pause at any point.</p>
<h4>Building Technical Competence</h4>
<p>It is important to keep the workshop technicians at par with the latest technological changes. This is where workshops such as Eicher’s EMTECH that focus on channel partners’ technical competence make an impact. For instance, over 2200 technicians were trained under EMTECH and made to compete in teams at a regional and national level. In effect, these programs help align competence with the current business needs and build a more conducive learning environment for everyone.</p>
<p>Equally important and relentless, the drivers are other sets of real heroes. Without them, the CV industry won’t be able to make the impact that it does. However, drivers are the most exposed to health hazards, some of which even they are not aware of.</p>
<h4>Driver Welfare is Key</h4>
<p>In order to reduce any adverse consequences of their hectic routines, Eicher introduced Driver Pragati Kendras (DPKs) and Driver Care Vans. While DPKs provides resting and training facilities for long-haul drivers, the latter is a part of the Eicher Driver Care Program that provides affordable and quality eye and ear healthcare services to these heroes. Till now, more than 2,50,000 drivers have benefited from this initiative.</p> 
<p>The CV industry is heavily reliant on a workforce whose daily contributions are unparalleled. In reality, without these unsung heroes, it wouldn’t be possible for the industry to scale the heights that it has. Thus, celebrating and rewarding them are small steps that are crucial to achieving bigger goals. Besides building a strong workforce, such initiatives are the cornerstone of a modern and progressive organization that believes in partnering with all its stakeholders.</p>
<p>*source: <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/demand-for-digital-skills-drives-up-nattrition-in-it-sector/2300428/" target="_blank"> https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/demand-for-digital-skills-drives-up-nattrition-in-it-sector/2300428/</a></p>

Paving the Road to Success through Inclusivity

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<p>To some, a challenge is always an opportunity and an obstacle is by itself a road to Success.  They tend to put their weight and efforts behind every challenge to attain greatness. The story of such winning efforts is share-worthy in the case of Jai Commercial, one of our new partners, from a place called Poonamallee in Chennai. Legend has it that Jasmine flowers were cultivated here for worshipping god and therefore the name Poonamallee and it is with that dedication that the dealer serves customers in this part of town. It is a story of going that extra mile and ensuring complete customer satisfaction at all costs</p>

Jai Commercial, Chennai: Truly Making the Customer Feel Like A King!

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<p>This summer, I got the opportunity to intern with VECV- a Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Venture and I couldn’t have asked for more. Considering the circumstances where most of us are working remotely, it was natural that I felt apprehensive about how things would pan out in my first corporate experience. However, the warm welcome I received at VECV on my very first day, cast all my doubts aside. </p>

First Steps into The Corporate World

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<p>What we informally call the three pillars of sustainability – people, profit and planet –stem from the concept of economy, society and environment, respectively. The 21st-century global enterprise is making conscious efforts to move towards "green" technology and living. Our next actions must be based on these. While the world celebrates the environment on certain days of the year, Eicher celebrates the environment year long.</p>
<h4>Going Green at the core</h4>
<p>Today far-sighted corporate strategy means adopting green technology in conducting a business- visible in the daily process and not just in the end product. It begins at the heart of it all – manufacturing. Eicher’s latest truck plant in Bhopal is India’s first-ever greenfield BSVI facility. Established in record time, it responds to enterprise and environmental goals. Silent and noise-free manufacturing are the highlights of production processes. Environment-friendly solutions have been integrated into all building, planning and finishing stages: daylight and rain-water harvesting, zero environmental discharge, waste-water treatment and so on. Likewise, our green initiatives have been extended to all our manufacturing plants.</p>
<h4>Going Green Means Growth</h4>
<p>Before one sees the paradigm as overwhelming, the advantages of green initiatives must be examined. Better growth, heightened brand reputation, and longstanding stakeholder and employee relations can be the wins. Think of green technology as a soft industrial skill with a hard impact. When a business is steadily committed to being green, benefits accrue for the brand and its stakeholders.</p>

<p>The latest BSVI emission norms mandated by the Indian government have been an essential advancement. Eicher transitioned from BSIV to BSVI in 2020, with its successful Eutech 6 technology. Thanks to this revolutionary transition, the outcomes include 70% hydrocarbon reduction, 50% particulate matter reduction and 89% nitrous oxides reduction. With cross-category auto brands coming on par with these EU regulations, a global vision of green businesses is becoming an everyday reality.</p>
<h4>Revving with Green Mobility</h4>
<p>The 2021 G7 Summit championed a "stronger global health system" along with climate change and trade issues. All these factors impact mobility and we must always strive for Green Mobility. Thus, alternate fuel options have started gaining mileage today. To this effect, CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and electric vehicles are increasingly being adopted by the sector.</p>

<p>CNG creates economical and feasible options in everyday Indian life. India Inc.’s automobile arm is flexing applications of CNG to bust several myths, one trip at a time. The results are robust and efficient vehicles that directly impact everyone involved, from makers to end-users. Beyond personal-use cars and two-wheelers, these efficient vehicles also extend to commercial transport – like <a href="https://www.eichertrucksandbuses.com/" target="_blank">Eicher trucks</a> – for daily essentials like farm and dairy produce, water and LPG cylinders. Before they enter the threshold of a home, they have travelled a journey of eco-friendliness. Green initiatives, therefore, are not just lifestyle changers but are more intrinsic in nature. They call for a change in the very fabric of our lives.</p>

<p>Partnering Prosperity is our carefully chosen motto. It is an all-inclusive enterprise goal. Like our products, green technology is dynamic and far-reaching. It is at once the means and the ends. It is the drive and the destination. It is today and tomorrow.</p>

The Drive Towards being Greensponsible

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<p>A sudden jolt with an unforeseen second wave of Covid-19 has made us all realise how important it is to be safe and responsible. Safety of not only ourselves but of the family as well is now a responsibility which we owe towards the larger community. The second wave has been challenging for all of us and has tested our nerves and steel to the limit. Therefore, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and admiration for all the healthcare workers, friends, family, colleagues, organizations, and everyone who came together to fight through this pandemic and helped each other to the best of their abilities.</p>

<p>The declining number of cases and improvement in the recovery rate gives us hope. However, this positive trend must now be further fueled by remaining cautious and above all getting ourselves vaccinated. A successful and urgent vaccination drive is a proven antidote to ensure the safety of our people going forward and we are privileged to play a role in how this modern-day elixir of hope gets delivered to each and every corner of our vast country. Our range of Reefer Trucks has been able to meet the need of the hour as reliable carriers for vaccine transportation.</p>

Carriers of Hope - Eicher Reefer Trucks

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<p>Eicher’s superior service and advanced products on offer along with a responsive attitude have not only set us apart but, also created a differentiated experience for our customers. We are proud to say that we have been a part of our customers’ success stories. Two of which are Harsha Construction and Virat Construction, companies that have leveraged their hard work, commitment and dedication to build successful and high-achieving organisations.</p>

Two Different Companies, Same Success Story.

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<p>Mining is a tough business, where the operating conditions change every other day. It demands more productivity, more efficiency & greater safety while keeping overall costs at an optimum level. The terrains are treacherous, weather conditions extreme and working hours long. Therefore, what you need is a tipper that can handle these challenges and deliver value. The new Eicher Pro 8035XM is built on the philosophy to deliver “Experience the extreme” to give customers a competitive edge. Be it overburden or mineral transport, short leads or long, flat roads or steep gradients, the new Eicher Pro 8035XM is the tipper you need.</p>

XM FOR EXTRA ADVANTAGE

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<h4>RESPONSIVE DEALER NETWORK</h4>
<p>The ongoing pandemic brought everything to a halt last year but the commercial vehicles kept running to deliver essential goods. During this period, our dealerships and workshops worked constantly to deliver optimum service to all these vehicles to keep them on road. Maintenance and upkeep were done in one of the most difficult and unforeseen conditions. It is this passionate and dedicated network of partners we have across the country who helped to keep our wheels of motivation running during a very challenging year.</p>
<h4>A NEW ADDITION WITH NEW ENERGY</h4>
<p>Let’s talk about one of our new dealers, Mr Arjun Singh Rawat, proprietor of Patel Sons Padora, a 2S setup at Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. He is a tech graduate who comes from a family associated with the automobile business, just the right fit for an organization whose motive is to modernize the commercial vehicle industry. He came on board with us on 7th December 2019, as one of our latest partners in prosperity and since then has become known for his passion for differentiated customer service. This augurs well for all our trucks moving on Agra –Mumbai highway as well as the local trucks and bus owners around Shivpuri.</p>
<h4>CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE KEY</h4>
<p>Mr Rawat believes that customer experience is the most valuable thing in today’s world and creates lasting customer satisfaction. He has, therefore, mastered that art and provides a best-in-class service experience to all his customers. There have been many factors that have played a significant role in making this happen.  For e.g. <b>providing 24x7 services with designated employees</b> as sole job owners, which helps them to perform their duties in a more specialised way. This simple process innovation has resulted in a delightful experience for a lot of his customers. He has also developed <b>expertise in providing express services in record time</b> which has helped him to improve the uptime and turn-around of his customers.</p>
<h4>SERVICE STARTS AT HOME</h4>
<p><b>“Service starts at home”</b> has been his sole motto and driving force to expand his operations even further with Eicher. He has successfully used excellent customer service as an enabler for profitable growth for his customers and his dealership.</p>

<p>We again congratulate Mr. Arjun and his team for their dedication and hard work.</p>

<p>With partners like him, our service is getting closer to you each passing day.</p>

Building Success Through Customer Service - Patel Sons Padora

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<h6>New normal, new expectations</h6>
<p>The year gone by was undoubtedly the toughest year one would have seen in many decades. The pandemic that started in March brought the whole country including commercial vehicle industry and <b>over 10 million trucks to a screeching halt</b> — paralyzing cargo movement completely. While the economy has now started reviving, various industries are still facing the adverse effects of the last year. Hence, it is critical now for every sector including transportation industry, which is the backbone of the economy and the barometer of the economic health of the country, to work harder, non-stop to make up for the lost time.</p>

<p>What will matter now is efficiency, and to achieve that, every company whether they are into on-road logistics or off road applications, will need to optimize their performance by using trucks that deliver enhanced performance, higher productivity, more trips and higher uptime in this ever changing business scenario post pandemic. Today there is a need for a partner that can help these companies deliver beyond the usual norms with a <b>smart combination of highly efficient products and customized services</b></p>

Uptime Matters

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<h4>The Transition</h4>
<p>It was 5th October when my alarm was given the responsibility to wake me up after a long period. "Wake up my boy! It’s your first day at the office!", my father tousled up my hair and grinned. I quickly freshened up, had my breakfast and changed into my favorite shirt and well! the pyjamas. Yes, my first day at the office was work from home. By the end of the day it was all very different. In just a day, I was no more a college boy but a budding professional who had just taken the first step into a new world full of unforeseen challenges.</p> 
<p>I could only eagerly anticipate what would be in store for me in days to come. However, my organization completely changed my perspective. With each passing day I realized that my new workplace had numerous opportunities and possibilities to go along with the challenges. The decorous culture and the friendly people made the not so normal introduction to my professional life a rather easy one.</p>

Switching Gears

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<h4>A Glimpse into the past</h4>

<p>In my previous job as an engineer, I always looked up to our managers. They led various projects skillfully backed-up, with strong insights, seamless communication, problem-solving skills and wonderful people-management. So, with that motivation to learn more and take a step up in my professional life I joined the School Of Inspired Leadership (SOIL), headed by Mr. Anil Sachdev, an ex-Eicherite himself. My time at SOIL prepared me to be an inspired leader and an effective manager. 
</p>
<p>Finally, with tithe nervousness and excitement at its peak, along with the ‘virtual’ experience of inducting into a job, I started my incredible journey with VECV, where I joined as a Management Trainee in June 2020
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 What’s Well Begun is Half Done !

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<p>Just imagine if you swallowed a pill containing a microchip and it transmitted real time information about your health. You could monitor everything from your heart-rate & blood sugar to your BP level, on your phone. And your fitness coach could remotely track your exercise pattern, muscle fatigue & calories consumed. Imagine if your family could see when you would reach home or work and your doctor could get alerts if any of the health indicators or vital organs, fell below their prescribed functioning levels.</p>

100% Connected for 100% Performance

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<h4>The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Explained</h4>
<p>The Exhaust After-Treatment System of a BSVI vehicle uses a filter called the <strong>Diesel Particulate Filter</strong> (DPF). <strong>As the name suggests, the Diesel Particulate Filter's job is to trap the particulate matter from the exhaust gases.</strong> Since this trapping increases the exhaust back pressure on the engine, the filter needs to be regenerated periodically to burn off the soot accumulated in it. This is done by increasing the exhaust gas temperature and maintaining oxygen in the exhaust. thereby meeting the required PM levels, as per BSVI emission norms before they are released into the environment.</p>
<h4>Just like any filter, DPF must also be CLEANED</h4>
<p>To understand the working of any filter, the ‘tea strainer’ which everyone uses to pour a refreshing cup of tea is the best example! You might use the same strainer multiple times but beyond 2-3 pours, its pores get clogged and need to be cleaned thoroughly so that it can perform its function again. Similarly, any filter used in your BSVI truck needs to be regularly cleaned, regardless of what it is designed to trap so that it can continue to perform its function effectively.</p>

<p>Since DPF is also a filter, it has a finite capacity to store soot. And when this accumulation goes beyond a limit, it can start impeding with the flow of exhaust gases. This can lead to higher exhaust back pressure which will cause risk of unnecessary wear on your vehicle’s engine. It will also impact the emission levels. <strong>Hence, the DPF is designed to need regular maintenance and cleaning through a process called Regeneration.</strong></p>
<h4>Regeneration - Cleaning of the DPF</h4>
<p>During the process of Regeneration, the soot is burned away with high temperature in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Regeneration is normally performed automatically while driving but in certain driving conditions where required temperature cannot be achieved, it has to be initiated manually.</p>
<h4>Automatic Regeneration</h4>
<p><strong>Automatic regeneration happens during driving when the load on engine is high enough to reach a sufficiently high temperature.</strong> Diesel trucks covering longer distances on highways at high speeds and sufficient load and those on a heavy duty cycle, for example climbing a lot of hills, should have no problem in regenerating their DPF automatically.</p>

<p>When you drive continuously for several hours at low engine load or continuously run at idling speed or frequently start or stop due to traffic congestion or cover short trips in the city frequently, regeneration is not initiated automatically.  It may be necessary for you to start regeneration manually in these cases.</p>
<h4>Manual Regeneration</h4>
<p>There’s no such thing as a good time for downtime, especially when it is unexpected. Therefore, one issue the fleet owners and their drivers should know and plan for with the coming of BSVI vehicles is <strong>Parked Regeneration</strong> or <strong>Manual Regeneration.</strong></p>

<p><strong>A warning light on the cluster will alert the driver that the filter is blocked and regeneration needs to be performed manually.</strong> Manual Regeneration can be started by parking vehicle in a hazard-free zone with all safety precautions and instructions.</p>

<p>More on how to initiate Manual Regeneration to follow!</p>

DPF and its Regeneration

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<p>India is well on its way to become a major manufacturer of automobile vehicles as its production increased from 2,53,30,967 units in 2016 to about 3,09,15,420 units in 2018-19, a 22% increase. Despite being the fastest growing economy, the country has reached an alarming stage with most of its cities counted amongst having poorest air quality worldwide. This was our cue to upgrade to significantly stringent BSVI emission norms, since vehicular pollution is one of the contributors to degrading the environment.</p>

<p>Undertaking this upgrade as a fierce challenge, manufacturers had only 3 years to reconfigure their vehicles with BSVI compliant engines, or transform their existing vehicles with BSVI powertrains. To put this change in perspective, the upgrade from Euro 4 to Euro 6 norms in Europe was gradual over a span of 10 years. This is where we channeled our expertise in supplying base engines for the Euro 6 requirements of Volvo Group to become the first CV player to unveil a BSVI engine as early as June, 2019. Another area where expertise was especially advantageous to Eicher was in delivering a reliable BSVI solution for drastically reducing emissions as per norms. While BSVI-compliant petrol vehicles are required to reduce Carbon Monoxide (CO) by 20% and Hydrocarbons (HC) by 8.4%, BSVI-compliant diesel vehicles need to minimize three pollutants, including Hydrocarbons (HC), Particulate Matter (PM) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) by 86%, 50% and 88% respectively. To enable this, BSVI trucks will come fitted with an Exhaust After-Treatment System (EATS) which we intend to familiarise you with!</p>
<h4>What is Exhaust After-Treatment System (EATS) ?</h4>
<p>Since the permissible levels of pollutants are very low, Exhaust After-Treatment System (EATS) is an elaborate chamber that will treat and control pollutants like NOx, CO, HC and PM sequentially through different chemical processes.</p>

<p>Let’s find out how various EATS components help in reducing your tailpipe emissions!</p>
<h4>DOC &amp; DPF - A combination made for victory!</h4>
<p>The <strong>Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) </strong> is a fine honeycomb ceramic structure and owes its name to its ability to oxidise exhaust gases. <strong>CO and HC pass through this filter and become less harmful with an efficiency of upto 99% ! </strong></p>

<p><strong>Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a modern technology that works in sync with DOC to convert PM into soot. </strong> Due to continuous trapping of soot, the DPF filter gets blocked overtime leading to higher fuel consumption and unnecessary wear on the engine. To ensure proper working of the DPF, it needs to be cleaned regularly through a process called <strong>Regeneration. </strong> It is the removal of soot particles by burning them away into ash. Since ash cannot be burned up and keeps accumulating in the DPF, regular servicing is necessary to prevent the filter from choking completely lest it will need replacement - which is costly, so stick to your maintenance schedules, always!</p>
<h4>SCR &amp; ASC – Closing the Loop</h4>
<p>The harmful oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are still left to be processed. This is where <strong>Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR), </strong> one of the most cost-effective and fuel-efficient technologies available comes to the rescue. The chemical reaction is known as ‘reduction’ because <strong>Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), </strong>a highly purified mixture of urea and deionized water comes into play by reducing NOx into harmless nitrogen and water, which are then released through the vehicle’s tailpipe. <strong>Ammonia Slip Catalyst (ASC) </strong> helps to adsorb the excess urea in the SCR as it is harmful to the environment.</p>

<p>EATS can reduce NOx emissions up to 90% while simultaneously reducing HC and CO emissions by 50-90%, and PM emissions by 30-50%.</p>

<p>In our EUTECH 6 solution, we have deployed duty-cycle based SCR systems inclusive of a variety of loads and applications the vehicles would operate in. This will enable an Eicher BSVI vehicle to deliver <strong>best class Fluid Economics i.e. lowest consumption of diesel and DEF! </strong></p>

<p><i>For more on BS VI simplified, stay tuned with Eicher Xpresso! </i></p>

Go-To Guide on (E)mission: EATS

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<p>In 2015, the Supreme Court of India temporarily banned the sale of large diesel cars with an engine capacity of 2000cc or more to combat the capital's infamous toxic smog. Diesel engines had earned a reputation of being associated with the growing levels of pollution. Fast forward to 5 years later, in 2020, the pollution is alarming and has been increasing exponentially with every year that passes. Back in 2010, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) mandated the use of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) in all diesel vehicles. However, SCR is not something new, in fact it has been around for nearly half a century! However, there is a fluid that is going to be increasingly commonplace with the advent of BSVI emission norms - <b>Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)</b>. DEF is going to work as a catalyst with <b>Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)</b> towards improving the overall health of the environment and making diesel vehicles more <b>#Greensponsible</b> for the future.</p>
<h4>DEF - A Necessity in BSVI</h4>
<p>All commercial vehicle manufacturers are striving towards re-configuring their engines to meet the stringent emission control requirements that will be implemented from April, 2020. The major challenge is the tightening of NOx emission limits for vehicles running on diesel, which is one of the major contributors to the rising impurities in the air.<b> In BSVI, there is going to be an 89% reduction in NOx emissions as compared to BSIV</b></p>
<p>Read more about this - (<a href="/blog/greensponsible-for-a-better-future"> Greensponsible for a Better Future</a>).</p><p>This massive reduction will be brought about by the use of <b>DEF</b> which is an indispensable component of SCR and helps it work its magic in vehicles to convert NOx into harmless water and gas in the <b>Exhaust After Treatment System (EATS)</b>. EATS is an ancillary component in diesel-powered BSVI vehicles. Unlike in BSIV, all the diesel trucks and buses in BSVI will have SCR and therefore the need for DEF, which also goes by the name <b>AdBlue or Urea</b> as a layman would call it. Although the fluid is known by different names across the globe, they have similar composition and certification.</p>
<h4>Decoding DEF</h4>
<p>Since Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is going to be as important as the fuel (diesel) itself in a BSVI vehicle, it is paramount that we know how the use of DEF will impact the performance. Let us explain a few basics about DEF that may pop up in your minds -</p>
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<li><b>What exactly is DEF?</b> <br>It is a colourless liquid made with a combination of deionized water (67.5%) and a very pure form of urea (32.5%). </li>
<li><b>Is DEF a fuel or an additive?</b> <br>It is neither a fuel nor a fuel additive and has a separate tank in the vehicle. There is a certain level of DEF that has to be maintained in the tank otherwise the vehicle’s performance may be affected adversely and eventually lead to a breakdown.</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Should I use AdBlue or DEF?</b> <br>Since both are same in composition and certification, both can be used.</li>
<li><b>Can I make DEF at home?</b> <br>DEF is manufactured with precise proportion of the purest form of urea and any alterations to the proportions can cause damage to your SCR engine. It is hence, not recommended to make DEF at home. Here’s an interesting fact about how sensitive this solution can be to additives -  One spoon of salt can spoil 20,000 Liters of DEF! SCR systems are susceptible to potential chemical impurities in Diesel Exhaust Fluid, hence it is extremely important to maintain high standards of DEF quality along with ISO standard 22241 in order to ensure superior fluid quality.</li></ul>
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<li><b>Is DEF Hazardous?</b> <br>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies DEF as non-toxic, non-flammable, non-hazardous, non-polluting and biodegradable.</li>
</ul>


<h4>Be Genuine or Be Sorry</h4>

<p>According to industry experts, right quality of DEF is pivotal for optimum performance of the vehicles. Using non-genuine DEF may not only damage the Engine Exhaust System but also lead to  breakdown of the vehicle in addition to higher maintenance costs. With this in mind, we have <b>Eicher ECOMax DEF, an American Petroleum Institute (API) certified, genuine DEF</b> which will keep your BSVI vehicles in superb health and ensure higher uptime. <b>When it comes to the performance of your BSVI vehicle, using the right quality of DEF will be a crucial aspect in determining the productivity and uptime of BSVI vehicles.</b> At Eicher, we are absolutely ready with our vast and widespread network to keep your BSVI fleet running smoothly.</p>

Why is DEF so critical in BSVI ?

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<p>The trucking industry has evolved a lot in the last few decades. There has been an influx of technology and today’s average truck is a far more capable machine as compared to what was the norm earlier. However, what has not kept pace with that changing scenario is the plight of our truck drivers who continue to toil on their long and hard hauls. </p>

<h4>Truck Drivers - Then and Now</h4>
<p>Here is a fact - <strong>In 1982, India had 1,300 drivers for every 1,000 trucks. The average number levelled at 1 driver per truck in the early 90’s. This number has dropped to about 600 drivers for every 1,000 trucks in today and is expected to drop further over the next couple of years</strong> (Source: CV Industry). Surprising as that is, it leaves no scope for wondering why there is an alarming shortage of drivers across different trucking applications in the industry. Firstly, truck driving is a tough and demanding profession which has struggled to garner the right kind of respect. With more opportunities, provided by the likes of app-based cabs, the new generation of drivers are opting for an easier mode of income. Secondly, there is a shift away from the profession of driving trucks because the remuneration and perks are not at par with the other driving jobs.</p> 	
<p>Logistics and transportation contribute to about 14% of India’s GDP, which is higher than that of developed nations like the US and Germany. It is time to think over the predicament of our truckers, who are one of the most important cogs in the wheel of our economy yet belong to one of the most unorganised employment sectors.</p>
<h4>Drivers of the Economy</h4>
<p>This highly productive community of truck drivers needs to be looked at and treated differently without any preconceived notions, as they brave against all the odds and keep the country going. In India, about 60% of freight transport happens by road. To keep moving at a faster pace, our truck drivers cannot be overlooked. Here is what we think about this at Eicher.</p>
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<p>Another step which the industry needs to take is to make the trucking profession more comfortable and attractive. We, at Eicher, understand this and have been making a conscious effort to bring driver comfort in focus as a major buying factor for the customer. This is a win – win for both the transporter, who gets higher productivity from his investment and the driver, who gets an enhanced driving experience with superior comfort. Ultimately, this is a key aspect which will attract budding drivers to the industry. It is this philosophy which has driven the design of our new state-of-the-art and industry’s first next-gen cabin in our all new Pro 2000 Series which is now available from 4.9 Tonne to 16 Tonne.</p>

Pro 2000 Series – Driver Comfort Ka Badshah

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<p>Seemingly, everyone related to the CV industry is wondering about the upcoming implementation of BSVI norms from April 1st, 2020. The European world had taken a staggering 9 years in paving their journey from Euro IV to Euro VI whereas in India, we are all set to achieve the same feat in a mere 3 years. Although this is definitely an achievement, at the same time, it is a challenge for everyone involved and hence there is a heightened sense of speculation. They believe and understand that this is a genuinely good step forward for our country but are filled with apprehensions and doubts.  In a dipstick we conducted, 81.3% respondents believe that these emission norms will be beneficial for the environment, however only 12.5% of the respondents confirmed that there will be no challenges in the transition from BSIV to BSVI. One of the road blocks which most are foreseeing is in the reliability of the engines which will be developed for meeting BSVI emission norms. This is where VEPT comes into the picture, bound to give Eicher an edge.</p>
<h4>VEPT - An Expert in Manufacturing Next-Gen Engines</h4>
<p>The heart of any vehicle is the engine and in BSVI the determinant that may make or break the equation is the reliability and uptime which can be delivered. Considering that a typical truck (Heavy Duty long haul) can generate a revenue of approximately Rs.12000-15000 in a day, even a day’s downtime is detrimental and more so when we transition to BS VI emission norms. Reliability in such high-tech engines can only be achieved with experience and expertise, both of which have been demonstrated excellently at VEPT. Today, it holds over six years of experience in manufacturing and exporting Euro 6 base engines for several Volvo Group entities. More than 1 lakh five-and eight-litre engines have been manufactured here and exported to 41 countries.</p>
<h4>VEPT - Most Reliable Source for BSVI Engines</h4>
<p>VEPT is all set to power our mid- and heavy- CVs with the BSVI diesel regulations coming into force in the next 2 months. The facility is equipped with an automated piston assembly unit, similar to the Volvo Powertrain assembly plant in Sweden. Our VEPT plant is also capable of producing 75,000 engines every year.</p>
<p>To cater to the challenge posed by BSVI, VEPT facility is fully equipped with advanced process management equipment, critical operation setups, and high levels of automation. It also lays focus on tackling challenges like high dust levels and low barrier properties and has emerged as one of the most hygienic and cleanest production units across different countries in Volvo Group.</p>
<p>There is widespread adoption of smart approaches and practices. The valve-train unit is assembled on to a machine known as Smart Cell that can assemble 168 parts in 120 seconds. In order to maintain efficiency and quality, the facility keeps a stern check on costs without losing sight of quality standards and cycle time. Low tolerances help ensure less noise in an environment where BSVI norms prescribe firm Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels. The facility is also equipped with all the safety features recommended by EU standards.  Furthermore, our VEPT plant is also committed to stringent quality measures that ensure rolling out of well-configured and high calibre engines. </p>
<h4>When it comes to BSVI, We are the Pioneers</h4>
<p>In June 2019, we were proud to unveil India’s first-ever BSVI compliant engines, E474 and E494. Our achievement has been made possible owing to the frugal and successful amalgamation of technology. Our efficient engineering along with a pledge to deliver superior uptime will ensure that your transition to BSVI is perfect.</p>

VEPT: Powering the Indian CV market for BSVI

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<h4>The Modern Nightmare - Taxing Our Lungs</h4>
<p>It is that time of the year again when people get wary about the environment. Discussions around increasing levels of pollution have again taken the centre stage.</p>
<h4>Daily fluctuations of NOx in Delhi in November 2019</h4>
<p>Who can forget the Great Smog in Delhi of 2017 when the air pollution had spiked far beyond acceptable levels? It is also the time when AQI (Air Quality Index) becomes the most watched parameter after GDP. AQI is an index that government agencies like System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) use to gauge how polluted the air is on a daily basis, with a value between 51-100 deemed as acceptable. The highest AQI of Delhi was a disconcerting 538 on November 4th with the lowest being 175 this month (Source: https://aqicn.org/). </p>
<h4>Daily fluctuations of PM in Delhi in November 2019</h4>
<p>The air quality in most of our cities now consistently stays in the unhealthy zone. A study by IIT-Kanpur indicates that cars and jeeps contribute less than 10% of particulate matter while trucks are bigger culprits contributing to about 46%. Vehicular pollution is now one of the major environmental risks. Not only Delhi, but most of the premium cities are facing a poor AQI figure as the airpocalypse continues. Aftermath of the protest held at India Gate earlier this month prompted the <strong>Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar</strong> to encourage individuals to fight the menace together by taking some basic steps such as using environment-friendly fuel and avoid honking unnecessarily (Source: The Weekend Leader).</p>
<h4>Role of Automobile Industry in Shaping a #Greensponsible Future</h4>
<p>On one hand the automobile industry boosts the economy, while on the other, vehicular emissions are a key factor in impacting the quality of air we breathe. Today we are at a crossroads, where we need to grow yet we also need to be <strong>#Greensponsible</strong> , i.e., aim for a cleaner and greener future. To avert a terribly hazy future, the government was quite proactive and decided to leapfrog BSV and shift  to <strong>BSVI</strong> from <strong>BSIV</strong> emission standards back in September, 2016.</p>
<h4>Let's join hands to #BeGreensponsible</h4>
<p>The Bharat Stage Emission Standards encourage appropriate use of fuel and technology to limit the release of nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and other air pollutants from vehicles using internal combustion engines. Ever since, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) have been trying to pace up to the technological advancement, set to roll out on <strong>April 1st, 2020</strong> in a sustainable fashion while simultaneously trying to reel from the worst downturn the automotive industry has faced in the last 10 years. With <strong>BSVI</strong> fuel, for every one kilometre, a vehicle will emit 80% less particulate matter and nearly 70% less nitrogen oxide. </p>
<h4>Pioneers - Today and Tomorrow</h4>
<p>Our technological leadership and expertise in manufacturing, paired with a legacy of exporting a staggering number of more than <strong>1 lac Euro-VI</strong> compliant base engines for over 6 years to the <strong>Volvo Group</strong>, has certainly helped us fast track this revolutionary jump from <strong>BSIV</strong> to <strong>BSVI</strong> in only three years. Being a strong believer in <strong>#Greensponsiblity, Eicher</strong> is playing its role in reducing the carbon footprint, by unveiling India’s first <strong>BSVI compliant range of commercial vehicles</strong> in June earlier this year, well ahead of the April 2020 mandate. We are ready with a robust BSVI line up across all categories and segments with two new BSVI engine models. The company has added two and three litre engines which will be used in 4.9T trucks, which otherwise use a 3.8 litre engine. Further, we are all set to have the widest range of BSVI engines in India; two, three, 3.8, five and eight litre diesel-powered engine variants besides being the first to develop two CNG-powered engines. We are now addressing the bigger challenge of getting the entire ecosystem, including drivers and technicians ready to migrate to <strong>BSVI and welcome a #GreensponsibleFuture.</strong> Stay tuned to know more about that.</p>

Greensponsible For a Better Future

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<p>As you walk on the streets of Mumbai, you are intrigued by the number of working women – some working at banks and offices, some selling groceries, and many others practicing law, medicine, etc. Each woman in her own way is combating stereotypes, chasing her dreams and making an invaluable contribution to the vibrancy of this city.</p>
<h4>Trendsetters of a Kind</h4>
<p><strong>Yogita Bhaskar Mane &amp; Chitra Ramrao Shikre</strong> are two such enterprising women in Mumbai, who have opted for bus driving as a full-time occupation and are treading a unique path. Hired under the <strong>Tejaswini bus scheme for women</strong>, the two are effectively driving <strong>Eicher Skyline PRO Midi buses.</strong> Breaking gender stereotypes, both women are driving more than 200 kms per day on the roads of Navi Mumbai and are proud of their achievements.</p>
<h4>Stepping Up to Challenges</h4>
<p>Challenging stereotypes has never been an easy feat and both women encountered several issues initially. However, with their grit and determination, they earned the confidence and respect of the people around them and went on to perform very well.</p>
<h4>Training for Safer Driving</h4>
<p>Having taken three months training in manual driving and later trained extensively by Eicher for automatic transmission vehicles, these women drivers are aware of the technologies that set their machines apart. Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) eliminates the use of clutch and gear shifts, allowing Yogita and Chitra to fully focus on roads. As women, they take much pride in explaining that they are better able to understand the needs of their commuters and contribute to the safety of women. They find it easier to tackle the numerous flyovers, crawling traffic and steep inclines in the city with features such as Hill Start Assist (HSA), facilitating safer driving. These women on a mission are thrilled to be a part of this scheme.</p>
<h4>A New Era, A New Wave</h4>
<p>This is just the beginning of a new era in India, where the indomitable spirit of women such as Yogita and Chitra is paving new arenas for them to create an identity by earning a livelihood with dignity. As they head back after a long day at work, the pride in their eyes and smiles on their lips are a true testimony to their sense of achievement and satisfaction. The journey is a long one and Eicher is proud to be a part of it as a dependable companion, encouraging these women to keep moving forward.</p>

Breaking Barriers, Challenging Stereotypes

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<p>Transportation lies in the DNA of Mr. S D Goyal, the Director of Air Transport Corporation (ATC) Pvt. Ltd. Coming from a family of transporters, Mr Goyal always dreamt about taking his family legacy to new horizons, which is evident from his passion towards the business.</p>
<p>However, in 1957, when the roads infrastructure came up, ACC was dissolved and Air Transport Corporation along with other subsidiaries like South Eastern Roadways and Road Transport Corporation were formed in which they started buying their own fleet of trucks to ship goods. Although the business was now operating at a steady pace with a stronger presence in Guwahati, ATC was still facing challenges in getting loaded trucks back from North East. So the company decided to shift base to New Delhi to have more control on their operations.
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Unconventional to Invincible – Story of Mr. SD Goyal

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<p>Some parents prefer driving their kids to school than availing the services of a school bus owing to safety concerns. They take complete charge of their kid’s safety. But how feasible is the idea? Given the fact that a major percentage of parents can’t afford to ensure a personal pick-up and drop to their kids, owing to their busy schedules, the need for a trustworthy school bus service arises, a school bus that has been designed with the aim of providing maximum safety measures, thus assuring such parents of a safe ride for their kids to school and back home.</p>
<p>Even the Supreme Court of India has set some directions for school buses. Some major ones are –</p>

<p>‘School Bus’ must be written both at the front and on the back of the bus. In case of a hired bus, ‘On School Duty’ should be written on it. There should be horizontal grills fitted at the windows. Doors should be fitted with reliable locks. There should be a dedicated space for school bags under the seats. Emergency services like first-aid box and fire extinguisher should be available.</p>

<h4>How Eicher helps achieve the big safety goal</h4>
<p>Eicher’s Skyline range of school buses promises to be all of this and more. These vehicles aren’t only high on safety fitments, but are also stylish in looks. Now, words like safety and style aren’t often used in the same sentence. But Eicher Skyline school buses set an example; they come with advanced safety measures and matchless style. In fact, Eicher pioneered the big-picture concept of school buses way back in 1996 when they introduced “The First Safe School Bus” in India, developed in association with IRTE (Institute of Road Traffic Education). Specific safety and comfort features have since become a norm in the industry. Safety being the most important part of its design, the school bus is available with enhanced features, superior aesthetics and increased passenger comfort.</p>

<p>Here are some of the key features that set Eicher Skyline buses apart from the rest in the industry –</p>

<h4>For emergency situations</h4>
<p>There are side emergency doors that could be opened from both inside and outside, rear emergency exits with breakable windshield with hammer, stop alarms, fire extinguishers and first-aid boxes.</p>

<h4>For maximum safety &amp; security:</h4>
<p>The buses have in-built guard rails adjacent to the passenger doors and on the windows for maximum safety and grab rails to keep from falling while standing. There’s a provision for spacious bag racks beneath seats to provide enough rooms for kids to sit.</p>

<h4>Solid exteriors and interiors:</h4>
<p>Buses are painted with rich-looking high gloss PU paint. They are outfitted with sleek integrated headlamps that are outright stylish and contemporary. The interiors are classy and modern from the word go. There’s a spacious and attractive hatrack. The dual-tone seats are contemporary, elegant and comfortable. These buses have large windows for enough ventilation.</p>

<p>Designed with all these safety and style features, Eicher Skyline school buses make for the perfect means of transportation for kids. Outfitted with 37 reliable safety features, these buses are absolutely trustworthy and deliver exactly what they promise – complete commitment and security. Truly, parents’ ultimate solution to their kids’ safety to school and back home, Eicher Skyline buses couldn’t get safer than this!</p>

<p>In case you have any comments/feedback, kindly share in the comments below.</p>

Have You Ensured Your Kid’s Safety On The Road To School ?

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<p>What are the biggest challenges for a truck dealer or a transporter? In addition to the broader issues like erratic diesel prices, fluctuating economy and ever-intensifying competition, he also faces some worrisome situations like high fuel consumption, high maintenance, lower productivity, lower uptime and driver discomfort. All these problems can be resolved only through smart transport solutions that are modern and advanced in technology.</p>
<p>Few questions that must be worrying you are – how is the model better than other brands in the market? Why should the consumer buy it? And what exactly does Eicher plan to give to the end user through this model? Well, the Pro 6037 was born with the thought of making trucking experience easier with all the technologically advanced measures. It is well-outfitted to compete in the fast-growing 37-tonne heavy duty truck segment. Equipped with advanced telematics, M (mileage) Booster, EMS 3.0, EPS, real time fuel coaching and cruise control – it is a customer-centric, powerful and PRO-today truck in this segment, truly living up to its ‘Born Intelligent’ identity.</p>
<h4>Unique features of Eicher Pro 6037</h4>

<p>A real-time dashboard, Eicher Live advanced telematics system, is a dynamic intelligent solution, which monitors fuel management, uptime management and trip management, thus helping the consumer to be the ultimate boss of his business.</p>

<p>M-Booster System offers best-in-class fuel mileage, ensuring high fuel efficiency through a combination of energy conservation processes. Eicher Pro 6037 is power-packed with fuel efficient driveline with a VEDX5 4-cylinder engine that guarantees maximum driver comfort and lifetime profitability. With an Eco mode also on offer, the truck serves the purpose of extracting better fuel economy.</p>

<p>Its 9-speed Transmission, strong and flexible DOMEX chassis, a sleeper cabin designed with state-of-the-art features ensure competent driving and superior productivity. The Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS) in the model, as the name suggests, is a live information system that updates the driver about truck operational parameters, fuel consumption and advanced diagnostics. Also encompassing fuel coaching, IDIS nails down economical driving practices. The truck’s Engine Protection System (EPS) helps in engine protection from low oil pressure, high coolant temperature and fuel leakage.</p>

<p>Eicher Pro 6037 is pumped up with some of the most matchless safety measures. Designed for a fatigue-free, smooth driving experience on long routes, Cruise Control lets the driver speed up in a broader range of rpm for a longer time. Its dependable parabolic suspension and tubeless tyres ensure better road grip, thus guarantying better comfort, increased durability and lesser maintenance cost.</p>

<p>Technology, coupled with other key features, makes for one power house of a truck called Eicher Pro 6037. The model boasts of power windows for both the driver as well as the co-driver. The manufacturers have made air-conditioning better and more convenient, ensuring that long journeys are no longer a challenge for the drivers, courtesy the 5-vent grill for better air flow and 4-speed blower for better cooling. They have also taken care of the end user’s entertainment. With Nippon Audiotronic Stereo with AM/FM radio, one mini USB port and two speakers on the Rear Bunk Area, the premium music system in the Pro 6037 is every driver’s best companion, as it makes the journey a cheerful experience.</p>

<h4>Conclusion</h4>
<p>With the arrival of the 37-tonne vehicle in the industry with the sole target of redefining the trucking experience for customers, Eicher Pro 6037 is confident that it will carve out an influential presence and a strong position in the heavy duty segment soon, and grow the brand’s market share from the current rate of around 5%.</p>

<p>In case you have any queries about the model’s latest intelligent technology fitments, do let us know in the comments section.</p>

The ‘born Intelligent’ Era In Trucking Has Arrived

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<p>These days, mostly in urban parts of India, consumers prefer to consume vegetables and fruits as ‘farm-fresh’. For Agro Business vertical this becomes a major parameter of success. But, in order to deliver these ‘farm-fresh’ agro products at the consumer level, a strong and efficient cold chain is required.</p>
<p>That is why, Yadav believes in doing business with efficient transporter who can take freshly plucked vegetables and fruits from his farm fields to retail stores. “I was struggling in fixing this part of my business chain and was exploring many options. Then I found a transporter who assured me to deliver my agriculture produce within expected time to not just neighboring locations but also to large cities and also to hill side area of Uttrakhand. Dilip Kumar Singh proprietor of DKN Transport assured me that he can do the job with the help of his latest and advanced trucks.” In the quest of how DKN Transport can be so confident in this kind of commitment of timely delivery, Yadav went to the level of cross checking of DKN Transport’s infrastructure.</p>

<p>The transport company, operating from remote part of UP, has an advantage of accessing an in-depth monitoring system which allows this them to be confident in front of their respective customers or clients. “I have not seen such in-depth reporting mechanism which gives full control on the movement of trucks on road. This accurate information access gave them clarity regarding the transport schedule and allows us to plan our marketing accordingly,” Yadav stated.</p>

<p>The efficient trucks and smart information system became key differentiating factors for the transport company. Dilip Kumar Singh of DKN Transport commented, “We have got a fleet of trucks and heavy vehicles by Eicher. In other words we have peace of mind while doing our day to day business. With the Eicher Live service our monitoring has become accurate hence we are able to predict and deliver time bound work. With such a dashboard interface, the fuel efficiency and productivity of our fleet have also become a great value addition for our business. With this fleet of trucks in our organization, we are more predictive towards our business, and efficient in all sense of business. It’s been more than three years that we have moved on to Eicher, and since then our profitability have exceeded our estimation and, more importantly, we have close to 90% of satisfied customers.”</p>

<p>According to industry report India spends around 14.4% of its GDP on logistics and transportation and this figure is less than 8% if we compare with other developing countries. Indian freight transport market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.35% by 2020 driven by the growth in manufacturing, retail, FMCG and e-commerce sectors. Agro based products are also integral part of this. Freight transport market in India is expected to be worth US$ 307.70 billion by 2020. In India road freight constitutes around 63% of the total freight movement consisting of 2.2 million heavy duty trucks and 0.6 million light duty trucks annually. The road freight movement is expected to increase at a CAGR of 15%.</p>

<p>Eicher LIVE is designed as a ‘Live Hub’ of real-time communication and actions by customers, dealers and Eicher. With Eicher Live business critical aspects such as fuel efficiency, vehicle’s productivity and uptime becomes visible. With such visibility, customers and transporters can now influence driving performance and delivery commitments to the next level. This allows the transport business to become intuitive and predictive.</p>

Peace Of Mind With Better Control For Transport Business

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<p>Sashikant Khapre owns large tracks of grape farms in Nashik. While he is satisfied with the quality and quantity of his produce, he is unhappy with the end-price it is fetching.</p>
<p>Khapre is not an exception. He is one of the many farmers and distributors of agri-produce who face this challenge. Lack of right modes of transportation, challenges presented by roads and infrastructure reduce the shelf-life of the produce by a minimum of one-fourth. Grapes have a shelf-life of two days as do most other fruits and vegetables.</p>

<p>Timelines of transportation are key to the price that agri-produce fetches as they have to reach the right markets with the most demand, quickly. Not all cargos make the cut. Perishable commodities like meat, milk and dairy are the worst-affected by large-scale infrastructure blocks. Other forms of agri-produce like sugar, rice, wheat and other millets are affected by sub-standard transportation.</p>

<h4>All roads lead to traffic</h4>
<p>In India, 65% of freight are transported by the roadways which are mired in severe traffic snarls. The maximum highway speed achieved by trucks and buses is merely 30-40 kilometers per hour, as per a report by PWC. Indian national highways also contribute to a mere two percent of total roads. In spite of that, highways carry 40% of the total traffic, leading to congestion.</p>

<p>While India has fairly progressed in building and maintaining highways, rural roads are still badly connected. Around 40% of rural India lacks all-weather roads presenting a tough task to farmers. The pressing need to transport produce quickly and efficiently is stressing farmers financially as well.</p>

<p>“We spend a lot on truck transportation. We even go to the extent of giving rewards and bonuses to drivers and transporters who manage to deliver cargo on time,” said Khapre.</p>

<p>Increased investments in highways and roads can alleviate this pain in the distribution sector. The efficiency of infrastructure can cut down average trip time and increase freight trip volumes, saving costs to farmers and end-users.</p>

<h4>Good quality transportation</h4>
<p>Infrastructure improvement is only one part of the problem. The commodities sector needs best-in-class transportation vehicles with world-class features. Heavy-duty trucks that offer excellent fuel efficiency, cruise control and have high levels of safety can cut down many costs of transportation, including insurance.</p>

<p>Trucks with rugged aggregates which are highly reliable can cut down losses during transportation. Vehicles with excellent mileage can drastically reduce costs to the transporters and have a positive impact on end-prices of commodities. Strong trucks with good payloads can cut down trip time, improving shelf-life of produce delivering more in less time and fuel cost. Robust trucks, however, are not enough, they should also be aptly sized to manoeuvre traffic-hit city roads as well as national highways. Trucks which offer good cabin comfort for drivers cuts down idling time of trucks and cargo, pushing up efficiency.</p>

<p>Trucks should be designed in a way that they are small enough to easily navigate traffic yet carry a high amount of loads. Eicher Pro 1049 has a large flat bed, like which allows them to carry much more load than any other truck of the same size. The truck is one of the bestsellers of the PRO series of Eicher. More importantly, Eicher Pro 1049 is known for its best-in-class fuel efficiency and pick up and acceleration allowing drivers to make the best of unpredictable roads and traffic! The kind of mental and physical discomfort that a driver undergoes is hardly considered. The cabin of Eicher 1049 has been specially designed to provide drivers comfort during long journeys resulting in increased efficiency.</p>

<p>Learn more about the next-generation Eicher Pro 1049 here</p>

Solving The Great Indian Problem Of Goods Transportation

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<p>A recent event hosted by Eicher with the aim of bringing together its customers & key stakeholders in the e-commerce industry also witnessed the launch of five new variants of its Pro 1000 and Pro 3000 series of trucks. This launch happened at the Eicher Pro Biz Expo, which was held at Dr Prabhakar Kore Convention Centre in Bangalore from November 22 to 23, 2017. These trucks (namely the Pro 1110, Pro 1110XP, Pro 3012/14 and Pro 3015) were launched with new variants focused in catering and supporting the e-commerce industry in India. Having 24ft long cargo bodies, these segment-first variants come with benefits like best-in-class payload and fuel efficiency, and higher Volume Space Index. Along with being fuel efficient, they are cost efficient too, having the longest service interval of 50,000km.</p>
<p>This event gave the key stakeholders and customers a first-hand experience of the smartest solutions offered by Eicher like Aftermarket Lifetime Support System (which provides services like on-site repair), AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract), Telematics, and various other services that are important for commercial transport services. These services have all been designed considering the needs of the industry for the long haul to short haul and last-mile delivery.</p>

<p>Shyam Maller, Executive Vice President, Light & Medium Duty Trucks and Buses, VE Commercial Vehicles, said at the event, “The e-commerce industry in India is growing at an exponential rate and we believe in serving our customers by providing them with the right and practical solutions for their requirements. Leveraging our established strength in the Light and Medium Duty (LMD) space, we have widened our offering to cater to the specific demands of the high potential e-commerce market. Eicher now offers much wider and stronger range in the LMD segment with products ranging from 4.9T to 16T Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), out of which we have displayed 13 vehicles today. We believe ours is the most compelling proposition for this segment of the industry.”</p>

<p>He further added, “At Eicher Trucks and Buses, we have always been very progressive in our approach towards introducing new products and technologies to the market. The Eicher Pro Series developed and manufactured as a result of the synergistic working between the Volvo Group and Eicher, has been a great success. Especially in the light and medium duty segment our trucks, popularly known as ‘Mileage ka Baadshah’ for delivering the best in class fuel efficiency, have witnessed a strong & steady growth over the last few years. Backed up with a strong after sales network and our proposition of Eicher Lifetime Support Solutions, we have taken one more step towards promising superior uptime for the vehicles and business profitability for our customers.”</p>

<p><strong>Here is a small glimpse of what the newly launched variants have on offer:</strong></p>

<h4>Pro 1110 and Pro 1110XP</h4>
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<li>1st time 24ft long cargo body in LMD segment</li>
<li>High power & torque in this segment</li>
<li>4 years unlimited kms warranty on driveline</li>
<li>395 litre fuel tank</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Pro 3012</h4>
<ul class="default-ul">
<li>High power & torque in this segment</li>
<li>Advanced features: Fuel Coaching, IDIS, Cruise Control</li>
<li>4 years unlimited kms warranty on driveline</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Pro 3014</h4>
<ul class="default-ul">
<li>High power & torque in this segment</li>
<li>Advanced features: Fuel Coaching, IDIS, Cruise Control</li>
<li>4 years unlimited kms warranty on driveline</li>
<li>Standard Sleeper Cabin</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Pro 3015</h4>
<ul class="default-ul">
<li>High power & torque in this segment</li>
<li>Advanced features: Fuel Coaching, IDIS, Cruise Control</li>
<li>4 years unlimited kms warranty on driveline</li>
<li>Standard Sleeper Cabin</li>
</ul>
<p>The Pro 3000 series trucks, unlike the Pro 1000 series, come with Eicher’s smart services like Eicher Live, fuel coaching, Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS), cruise control, parabolic suspension, Domex chassis and a 395-litre fuel tank. However, these features are offered as optional and are not part of the standard kit.</p>

EICHER GEARS UP TO STRENGTHEN THE E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY WITH ITS INNOVATIONS

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<p>Eicher, time and again, has established its presence as a pioneer across various applications in the mining and construction segments. The trucks manufactured by Eicher are well known for their fuel efficiency, backed up by ‘fuel coaching’, along with having Eicher Live telematics, which provide real time guidance to enable and support informed decisions while driving to save fuel and increase profitability.</p>
<p>As the government shifted focus on strengthening the infrastructure in India, the commercial vehicle industry partook in the multitude of opportunities presented, backing the growth journey. Eicher Truck’s world-class Pro range is fully geared up to keep pace and support the government’s infrastructure agenda, by coming up with higher productivity and higher tonnage products catering to all applications. Whether it is an LCV used for vegetable transport or a 49-tonner HD used for mining purposes, Eicher Trucks are well equipped to be a full range player with solutions across light and heavy applications. Not only this, but Eicher has also upped the ante on the service support solutions in the crucial and critical areas of mining and constructions.</p>

<p>On the occasion of the EXCON 2017, Vinod Aggarwal, MD and CEO of VE Commercial Vehicles, said, “The CV industry has picked up speed and we are sitting on the cusp of a transformation revolutionary reform like Smart Cities Mission and Make in India, pushing demand for heavy-duty trucks and tippers. Our Pro 8049 Tip trailers, Pro 6037 Haulage Tippers, Pro 6025 Tippers and Pro 8031XM Tippers are solutions for the requirements of construction & mining where high-performance trucks are demanded by customers.” During the EXCON, Eicher launched the 100 percent uptime program, which includes the introduction of an On-Road- Service App and an On-site Support that will allow the mining and construction customers to have better uptime for their trucks. The On-site Support has a container site model, along with on-site service vans, which would enable trucks to be in the best condition at all times, without visiting a workshop. Furthermore, Eicher has also created value for its customers through various after-sales solutions like Eicher Financial solutions, Eicher Secure Insurance, Eicher Sure used trucks, Eicher Live Telematics, Competence development for customer drivers & technicians, and Eicher Freedom and Eicher Promise offering comprehensive services for complete peace of mind of customers.</p>

<p>“We understand that for customers to become prosperous their trucks need to operate continuously. We too are constantly working in that direction. We want to offer total peace of mind to our customers and facilitate their growth. In tune with our ‘Nayi Soch’ philosophy to create a delightful and profitable experience for our customers, we have introduced ‘Think 100% Uptime’ offering on select products aimed to not only offer reduced downtimes, but also to maximise profitability,” said Vinod Aggarwal, MD and CEO of VE Commercial Vehicles.</p>

<p>Eicher Trucks & Buses also introduced a unique mobile app on the occasion – the EOS App, which is designed to help the customers log in emergency calls from their smartphone. This app would also track the response of the GPS enabled EOS vans.</p>

Eicher At The Excon 2017, Showcasing An Array Of Trucks For Mining And Construction

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<p>A combination of 7 + 1 reverse gear in medium duty trucks for best-in-class fuel efficiency</p>
<p> The new four cylinder E494 engine with 7 speed ET50S7 gearbox comprises of 7 forward and 1 reverse gear, designed for smooth gearshifts and less torque interruption. Eicher has been known as “Mileage Ka Baadshah” for delivering best in class fuel efficiency in LMD segment and with innovations like 7-speed, Eicher reinforces its commitment towards superior uptime for the vehicles and business profitability for customers. The superiority is further enhanced by virtue of the fact that Eicher has the highest payload in the 14-15T GVW segment which drives significantly higher revenues.</p>

<p>Commercial vehicles engines are designed to operate under various tough conditions and 7 speed transmission is a superior innovation, enabling the vehicle to operate at a higher torque range (due to flat torque curve) and eliminating the need to repeatedly shift gears. The technology will help driver to reach the top gear as early as possible by optimizing the drivability in lower gear and incentivizing performance in higher gear. This, in turn, ensures a superior turnaround time, optimize engine performance and avoid unnecessary acceleration.</p>

<p>According to Mr. Vinod Aggarwal, MD &amp; CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, "Eicher has always pioneered the use of intelligent technologies in their products in-order to provide best-in-class services to its customer. 7 speed is a revolutionary and advanced feature that will enhance fuel economy, increase pick-up and improve driving experience. Coupled with Volvo Group’s Engine Management system, Mileage Booster+, Fuel coaching and onboard diagnostics, it further strengthens our medium duty range, giving it a competitive edge.”</p>

<h4>About Eicher Trucks &amp; Buses</h4>
<p>Eicher Trucks and Buses has the lineage of three decades of operations in India. Adopting the most professional and holistic approach to modernize the Indian trucking industry, their brand philosophy, "Go Pro", promises to deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency, higher loading capacity, superior uptime and overall vehicle life time profitability. Eicher Trucks and Buses (ETB) is present in the LMD range with a strong presence in the 4.9T-16T truck segment and an ever increasing market share in 16T-49T heavy duty trucks segment. Eicher Pro Series buses also have a strong presence in the Light and Medium segment along with a leadership in the school bus segment.</p>

<h4>About VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV):</h4>
<p>VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since July 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, VE Powertrain, Eicher’s components businesses as well as the sales and distribution business of Volvo trucks within India. VECV’s vision is to be recognized as the industry leader driving modernization in commercial transportation in India and the developing world.</p>

<p><b>For further information, please contact:</b></p>
<p>Nalini Dutt<br>
Head –Corporate Communications, VECV<br>
<a href="mailto:ndutt@vecv.in">ndutt@vecv.in</a> | +91 99993 01134</p>
<p>Priyanka Manglani<br>
<a href="mailto:Priyanka.Manglani@text100.co.in">Priyanka.Manglani@text100.co.in</a> | +91 9911661799</p>

Eicher Launches 7 Speed Trucking

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<p>The Eicher Pro 6000 Series of trucks aims to set new benchmarks in efficiency and productivity</p>
<p>The new range of Eicher Pro 6031 (31T GVW 8X2), Eicher Pro 6025 (25T GVW 6x2) haulage trucks and Eicher Pro 6025T (25T GVW 6X4) tipper that combines cutting-edge technology with all-new design, and marks the entry of Eicher brand into a new phase of growth and consolidation in the heavy-duty commercial vehicle market.</p>

<p>The Eicher Pro 6000 Series representing ‘The future of Indian trucking’ has been developed and manufactured as a result of the synergistic working between the Volvo Group and Eicher.</p>
<ul class="default-ul">
<li>Next generation heavy duty trucks developed in collaboration with the Volvo group</li>
<li>Best in class Fuel efficiency with VEDX engines and Volvo Group’s new generation Engine Management System</li>
<li>Unmatched Productivity</li>
<li>Enhanced driver efficiency with intelligent cabin design, Fuel coaching, cruise control & advanced telematics with Eicher Live services.</li>
</ul>
<p>Launching the all-new Eicher Pro 6000 Series in Andhra Pradesh, Mr. P Ravishankar, Executive Vice President Sales, Marketing & Aftermarket, VE Commercial Vehicles said, “The Eicher Pro 6000 Series marks yet another milestone in journey of Eicher Trucks and Buses, to becoming a strong player in the commercial vehicle industry, especially in the heavy duty segment. HD is the largest and fastest growing category which obviously makes it the most important segment in our product portfolio. Moreover, the Andhra Pradesh market is very crucial for the commercial vehicle industry and will contribute to the over-all growth plans of VECV.”</p>

<p>He added, “The Eicher Pro 6000 Series is the range of next-generation heavy duty trucks that go beyond high reliability, performance and productivity. The vital combination of Volvo Group’s world-class technology and frugal cost expertise and management of Eicher has created a range that will set new benchmarks to deliver - Best-in-class Fuel Efficiency, Superior Productivity and Enhanced Driver Efficiency.”</p>

<h4>EICHER PRO 6000 SERIES –</h4>
<p>The all-new range of Eicher Pro 6000 series has been developed keeping customers as central to the product development process and the learnings from the customers in real world conditions. The Eicher Pro 6000 Series of trucks will meet the needs of most market segments across haulage, distribution, construction, industrial loads, courier and perishables. With a completely new Pegasus-based front styling, the new range of vehicles is a quantum leap in each aspect, from exterior design to engine technology and cabin features. Eicher Pro 6000 Series of trucks are geared to revolutionize the levels of productivity in the heavy-duty trucking industry, with the infusion of international engine technology and cabin design from the Volvo Group, together with the intelligent features and enhanced support services.</p>

<p>Eicher Pro 6000 Series has the VEDX5 and VEDX8 engines, designed in collaboration with the Volvo Group. Volvo Group’s new generation Engine Management System (EMS 3.0) manages high efficiency running of the VEDX 5 engine.
The Pro 6000 Series comes with telematics (Eicher Live), fuel coaching, and cruise control.
It is also equipped with advanced on board diagnostics systems, which enables proactive maintenance of the truck. The system throws up fault indicators to the driver in the form of visual signals, messages and alarms. Together with the fully equipped Eicher service network, this ensures preventive and corrective maintenance of the truck, thus delivering superior uptime.
The ultramodern truck cabin is ergonomically designed with state-of-the-art features for comfortable driving and higher driver efficiency. The spacious sleeper cabin has been smartly designed to provide a relaxed yet efficient workspace for the driver.</p>

<p>The Eicher Pro 6000 heavy-duty trucks and tippers promise maximum lifetime profitability by delivering class leading fuel efficiency, superior productivity and high driver efficiency.</p>

<h4>About VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV):</h4>
<p>VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a 50-50 joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since July 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, VE Powertrain, Eicher’s components and engineering design services businesses, the sales and distribution business of Volvo Trucks as well as aftermarket support to Volvo Buses in India. VECV’s vision is to be recognized as the industry leader driving modernization in commercial transportation in India and the developing world.
Disclaimer: All statements included or incorporated by reference in this media release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by us. Although VE Commercial Vehicles believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement was made, and VE Commercial Vehicles undertakes no obligation to Update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No assurance can be given that actual results, performance or achievement expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements within this disclosure will occur, or if they do, that any benefits may be derived from them.</p>

<p><b>For further information, please contact:</b></p>
<p>Nalini Dutt<br>
Head –Corporate Communications, VECV<br>
<a href="mailto:ndutt@vecv.in">ndutt@vecv.in</a> | +91 99993 01134</p>
<p>Santanu Bhattacharya | Malvika Mudgal<br>
+91 9910016735 | +91 97116 87289<br>
<a href="mailto:Santanu.Bhattacharya@text100.co.in">Santanu.Bhattacharya@text100.co.in</a> | <a href="mailto:Malvika.Mudgal@text100.co.in">Malvika.Mudgal@text100.co.in</a></p>

Eicher Launches Pro 6000 Series – Next Generation Heavy-Duty Trucks in Andhra Pradesh

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<p>2nd Driver Pragati Kendra in the country, was jointly launched by IOCL and VECV at Siltara (IOCL outlet, COCO), Raipur (Chattisgarh) on 24.2.2018. It offers basic amenities, secured parking, dormitory and dhaba for relaxation to drivers. Relaxation will help driver to undertake fatigue free journey ahead. Fatigue is one of the major causes of road accidents</p>
<p>A short event was attended by drivers, local transporters, representatives from IOCL and VECV to roll out this joint initiative, later a training programme was participated by 25+ drivers. Mr Sanjay Mathur (General Manager- Retail Sales) IOCL appreciated Eicher efforts in spreading driver education and raising awareness level. IOCL is continuously motivating drivers with the best experience at retail outlets through good facilities which enable drivers to de-stress before embarking on next journey and training/sensitisation by Eicher, will make them more confident and better informed.</p>

<p>Mr Santosh Kumar ( Chief Divisional Manager &amp; State Coordinator-Retail Sales, Chattisgarh) IOCL, shared that our country witness the highest incidents of accidents and road fatalities which is 10% of road fatalities across the world, the awareness at Driver Pragati Kendra will help drivers in safer transportation by enriching their knowledge level. This Driver Pragati Kendra is 1st setup in Chhastisagrh dedicated to driver welfare.</p>

Driver Pragati Kendra (Iocl Siltara), Raipur

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<p>August 27, 2018, New Delhi: Eicher Trucks &amp; Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles, has bagged an order for 350 heavy duty trucks from Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC). BRTC has bought 350 units of Eicher 20.16, which is a 16 tonnes GVW haulage truck.</p>
<p>The delivery of the order is expected to take place within 8 months.</p>

<p>Commenting on this development, Mr. SS Gill, Senior Vice President and Head, International Business, VE Commercial Vehicles said, “The commercial vehicle industry in Bangladesh has been growing rapidly over the last 5 years. This market is a key export region for us and there is a growing demand for fuel efficient, reliable trucks to fulfil customer requirements. With our in depth understanding of the CV landscape, this development is an important step in driving our vision to modernize the industry.”</p>

<p>He further added, “The commercial vehicle industry in Bangladesh has been growing rapidly and Eicher Trucks &amp; Buses has led the introduction of modern technology with best-in-class fuel efficiency and superior reliability and host of features to enhance the comfort and safety of drivers and profitability for transporters. This order further strengthens our position in Bangladesh, where we have been growing by over 37% CAGR for the last 5 years. Our channel partners in Bangladesh have strengthened the aftersales networks and parts distribution and today there are 29 touchpoints where trucks &amp; buses can be serviced and over 22o retail points where parts are available across Bangladesh.</p>

<h4>About Eicher Trucks &amp; Buses</h4>
<p>Eicher Trucks and Buses has the lineage of three decades of operations in India. Adopting the most professional and holistic approach to modernize the Indian trucking industry, their brand philosophy, "Go Pro", promises to deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency, higher loading capacity, superior uptime and overall vehicle life time profitability. Eicher Trucks and Buses (ETB) is present in the LMD range with a strong presence in the 4.9T-5T truck segment and an ever-increasing market share in 16T-49T heavy duty trucks segment. Eicher Pro Series buses also have a strong presence in the Light and Medium segment along with a leadership in the school bus segment.</p>

<h4>About VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV):</h4>
<p>VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since July 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, VE Powertrain, Eicher’s components businesses as well as the sales and distribution business of Volvo trucks within India. VECV’s vision is to be recognized as the industry leader driving modernization in commercial transportation in India and the developing world.</p>

<p><b>For further information, please contact:</b></p>
<p>Nalini Dutt<br>
Head –Corporate Communications, VECV<br>
<a href="mailto:ndutt@vecv.in">ndutt@vecv.in</a> | +91 99993 01134</p>
<p>Laveena Vohra<br>
<a href="mailto:laveena.vohra@text100.co.in">laveena.vohra@text100.co.in</a> | +91 9711682237</p>

Eicher Trucks And Buses Bags Order For 350 Heavy Duty Trucks In Bangladesh

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<p>Announces setting up of a new production facility at Bhopal with investment of Rs. 400 Crores</p>
<p>The target is to go on stream with this plant in the next 18 months at an investment of around Rs. 400 crores and an initial capacity of 40,000 trucks; in addition to the capacity of 90,000 trucks at Pithampur, near Indore.</p>

<p>With a strong foundation built on mutual trust, respect and win-win approach, the joint venture has grown from strength to strength over the years to put VECV in a very good position with a yearly average growth of over 18% in last ten years with turnover of INR 10200 Crs in 2017-18.</p>

<p>The entire Board of Directors of AB Volvo is present on the occasion to celebrate the highly successful joint venture in India.</p>

<p>Speaking on the occasion, Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO, Volvo Group, said, “It is a proud moment for us as we celebrate an extremely successful partnership with Eicher Motors. Together we have created many industry-leading benchmarks to drive modernization in the last 10 years. India is a home base for Volvo Group, with a presence of over 2 decades across our various business lines and we reiterate our strong commitment to the future of the country and VE Commercial Vehicles.”</p>

<p>Also commenting on the occasion, Siddhartha Lal, MD &amp; CEO, Eicher Motors Ltd. said, “The partnership with Volvo has been extremely fruitful for VECV that is reflected in its strong performance in the last decade. VECV is today a full range player in 4 to 55 Ton GVW market. Not only VECV has benefited from this partnership, at the same time, we have been able to contribute to the cost-reduction opportunities for the Volvo Group through supply of cost-effective engines from India. As we move into the next decade, we reiterate our strong commitment to this partnership.”</p>

<p>Håkan Karlsson, President Volvo Group Trucks Asia &amp; JVs and Chairman, VECV added, “With the announcement of setting up of a new plant at an investment of INR 400 Crs, we have full confidence in the growth potential in the Indian market and with technologically superior products, VECV is in an advantageous position to fully leverage the opportunities in the market. The visit by the Board of Directors of AB Volvo reflects the strong commitment of Volvo Group to this partnership and we are looking forward to further develop the partnership to lead the rapid transformation in the industry.”</p>

<p>VECV is today an exclusive manufacturing hub for the medium-duty Euro VI engines for the Volvo Group and is a fine example of the “Make in India” initiative of the Government of India. These engines, manufactured at the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pithampur, are being exported to Europe and Asia to take care of the needs of the Volvo Group.</p>

<p>The JV between Volvo Group and Eicher has been successfully driving modernization in commercial transportation in India and the developing world. In line with this vision, VECV successfully developed and launched technologically advanced Eicher Pro series of trucks &amp; buses by incorporating a lot of Volvo Group Technology. Based on this, VECV is all set to participate in huge growth opportunities in the Indian economy as well as the commercial vehicle industry in both trucks and buses.</p>

<h4>About VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV):</h4>
<p>VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since July 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, VE Powertrain (engines), Eicher Engineering Components, along with the sales and distribution of Volvo Trucks within India. VECV’s vision is to be recognized as the industry leader driving modernization in commercial transportation in India and the developing world.</p>

<p><strong>For further information, please contact:</strong></p>
<p>Nalini Dutt<br>
Head Corporate Communications, VECV<br>
<a href="mailto:ndutt@vecv.in">ndutt@vecv.in</a> | +91 9999301134</p>

<p>Laveena Vohra<br>
Text100 Communications<br>
<a href="mailto:laveena.vohra@text100.co.in">laveena.vohra@text100.co.in</a> | +91 9711682237</p>

Ve Commercial Vehicles (Vecv) Celebrates A Decade Of Successful Partnership Between Eicher Motors And Volvo Group

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<p>With changing economy, the fluctuating fuel prices have jolted the transportation industry. Therefore, commercial vehicle manufactures and managers are finding innovative ways to improve the fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles in order to provide maximum profitability to vehicle owners.</p>
<h4>Drivers are the key players</h4>
<p>Drivers play a key role in operating any vehicle and can make a huge difference in the amount of fuel a vehicle consumes. By economizing the fuel, drivers can help reduce fuel consumption, operating costs, carbon emissions, while also contributing to road safety.</p>

<h4>Go easy on brakes</h4>
<p>In order to maximize the fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles, drivers should go easy on brakes. Applying brakes unnecessarily wastes energy, converting it into excessive heat. Harsh braking uses more fuel than usual. Besides, increased acceleration and gear changes also burn more fuel. Awareness and adoption of preventive measures will reduce the number of times drivers will apply brakes.</p>

6 Hacks For Maximizing Your Commercial Vehicle’s Fuel Efficiency

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<p>Tyres are the inevitable and one of the most essential parts of your vehicle. Being the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, tyres go through an enormous amount of abuse each day. Therefore, it is vital to maintain quality in order to improve the performance of your tyres in the long run.</p>

<p>Nowadays, the transportation industry is very competitive as far as profitability is concerned. The rise in fuel cost and tyre cost have led to a continuous increase in a vehicle’s operating cost. As tyre cost is approximately 30% of the operating cost, it is essential to maintain your vehicle’s tyres at every stage, starting from tyre material composition to scraping of the tyre.</p>

<p>Tyres play a vital role in ensuring road safety. Hence, driver safety along with the safety of the passengers and general public on the road depends on the condition of your vehicle’s tyre.</p>

<p>Tyre life majorly depends on three factors – tyre quality, road conditions, and how well the tyres have been maintained. Some of the other factors which can ensure optimum tyre performance include:</p>

<p>Eicher manufactures best-in-class heavy duty trucks and commercial vehicles in India, which are equipped with tubeless tyres and provide a great user experience. These tyres are lighter, which improves the mileage of the vehicle. Less components on the vehicle reduce the unwanted friction, thereby decreasing the risk of tube explosion. Since air is contained in the tyre itself, the performance and efficiency of a vehicle is better with tubeless tyres.</p>

Tyre Upkeep: Maintenance Is The Key

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<p>When purchasing any vehicle, one of the most important decisions is whether to buy a new vehicle or a used one. However, the case becomes even more particular if you’re looking for financing a used truck as it requires thorough research and you need to make a choice between personal and commercial vehicle loans.</p>
<h4>Reviewing of your business’ assets and equity</h4>
<p>If you’re buying a truck for commercial purposes, your lender will first review the assets and equity of your business. Your lender will focus on certain parameters before agreeing upon the terms and conditions. Unfortunately, newly introduced businesses may have a harder time securing financing.</p>

<h4>Lifespan of your vehicle</h4>
<p>The age of the vehicle is of the utmost importance for your lender because older trucks will be hard to finance. Furthermore, your business’ cash assets play a major role in determining the terms and conditions of the loan and also influence the amount of down payment. Depending on the lifespan of your business and its cash assets, the down payment on the commercial truck can range anywhere between 0% and 15%.</p>

Used Truck Finance: Your go to Guide

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