The three-wheelers segment surprised many when e-rickshaw sales surpassed ICE counterparts for the very first time in June 2022. Nevertheless, the CNG auto-rickshaws as they are popularly called continue to hold the fort and amount a significant share of the overall pie. On a YTD 2022 basis, people movers continue to command a major chunk. Even the case with Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (PVPL). Projecting demand to sustain, PVPL is banking on the new Apé NXT+ that includes three variants including a CNG option. Speaking on the occasion, Diego Graffi, Chairman and Managing Director, of PVPL, averred, "At Piaggio, we are thrilled to launch another three-wheeler passenger vehicle with CNG, LPG and petrol fuel variants. The rising demand for alternate fuel options and the need to control pollution is giving an impetus to CNG-powered vehicles."
The Apé NXT+ was developed in India, with research and feedback from customers. Saju Nair, EVP and Head Domestic Business CV (ICE) and Retail Finance, PVPL, said, "The Apé NXT+ has been developed after thorough research and extensive customer feedback. With the increase in fuel costs, we understood our customers' need for higher mileage with a cost-saving approach and, therefore, Apé NXT+ was born." The Apé NXT+ lineup also boasts an LPG and petrol variant. The company is hoping to tap into demand by pricing the CNG variant at Rs.2,35,811, with the LPG variant priced at Rs.2,12,212 and the petrol variant at Rs.2,12,212 (ex-showroom, Pune as per pricing at launch). This coupled with the recent minimum fare hike (with effect from October 1) is expected to increase operator earnings.
A BALANCING ACT
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SATISH SHARMA, INDUSTRY VETERAN, ANNOUNCES EARLY RETIREMENT FROM APOLLO TYRES LTD
In a recent exchange filing, Apollo Tyres Ltd. announced a significant development resulting from the Board meeting held on May 14, 2024.
NAVIGATING THE DRIVER DROUGHT - HOW SMART ANALYTICS STEER DRIVER RETENTION IN 2024
DRIVER RETENTION STANDS AS A CRITICAL CHALLENGE FOR FLEET OPERATORS. SUDEEP NAYAK, CO-FOUNDER AND COO OF ZELIOT DELVES INTO HOW ADVANCED ANALYTIC AND TECHNOLOGY ARE TRANSFORMING RETENTION STRATEGIES, DRIVING EFFICIENCY AND SUCCESS IN FLEET MANAGEMENT.
ALLISON TRANSMISSION WIDE-BODY DUMP SERIES
ALLISON TRANSMISSION HAS DEVELOPED THE WIDE-BODY DUMP SERIES FOR HEAVY-DUTY OFF-ROAD APPLICATIONS. ASHISH BHATIA LOOKS AT THE ADVANCED ATTRIBUTES THAT WILL COME INTO PLAY.
BUILDING THE ECOSYSTEM FOR SOPHISTICATED MACHINES
IN AN UPFRONT SESSION, ANTONIO LEITAO, VP OFF-HIGHWAY, ENGINE BUSINESS & EUROPE ABO LEADER AT CUMMINS BELGIUM SPEAKS TO ASHISH BHATIA ON BACKING BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL CUSTOMERS FROM INDIA.
CUMMINS' OFF-HIGHWAY PLAY
CUMMINS INC. IS PURSUING HIGHER EFFICIENCIES FOR ITS CEV CUSTOMERS FROM INDIA. ASHISH BHATIA HIGHLIGHTS THE ADVANCEMENT AND CUSTOMER VALUE PROPOSITIONS.
THE IMPACT LINEUP
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AFFORDABLE MECHANISATION
IN AN INDUSTRY TALK SESSION, JALAJ GUPTA, BUSINESS HEAD-COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AT MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF AFFORDABLE MECHANISATION WITH ASHISH BHATIA
UNO MINDA AFTERMARKET PROJECTIONS
UNO MINDA IS READY TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY, CREATING A GREATER PULL FOR ITS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO. IN AN UPFRONT SESSION RAKESH KHER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE AFTERMARKET DIVISION AT THE COMPANY SPOKE TO ASHISH BHATIA ON THE CONFIDENT RUN.
ROBUST TRAILER UNDERPINNINGS
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ON-HIGHWAY AND OFF-HIGHWAY STRATEGIES
MAHINDRA TRUCK AND BUS DIVISION IS DRIVING ITS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ROADMAP FORWARD WITH WELL-THOUGHT-OUT ON-HIGHWAY AND OFF-HIGHWAY STRATEGIES, WRITES ASHISH BHATIA.