FPT Industrial India Foray

'FPT Industrial, the IVECO Group company has grand pans for India. Prateek Pardeshi assesses the sas engine as the foundation of this strategy.

- Prateek Pardeshi

Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) Industrial was formed as a combined entity with the best of IVECO, CASE IH, and NEW HOLLAND engine, transmission, and axle technology coming together. It is known to have leveraged the expertise and capacity to be at the forefront of new engine technology. With patented technology for Direct-Injection Diesel engines, the company traces its roots back to 1934. In 1938, the first turbocharger was used with a diesel truck engine. The company's presence in India can also be traced to brands like CNH Industrial in 2013. With its recent partnership on the Blue Energy Motors, for the 5528 LNG truck, the company with a projected capacity of 10,000 units per annum has set the ball rolling again.