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Govt issues draft notification for air conditioners in truck cabins

The government on Tuesday issued the draft notification mandating installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks, a move which will improve working conditions of truck drivers in India. The draft notification seeks to mandate installation of air-conditioning system in cabins of motor vehicles belonging to categories N2 and N3, manufactured from January 1, 2025 onwards. "The performance testing of the cabin fitted with air-conditioning system shall be as per IS 14618: 2022, as amended from time to time," the notification dated July 10 said. The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways has also asked for comments/ suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days from the date of notification. On July 6, Union minister Nitin Gadkari had announced the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks being approved. "Approved the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of tr

Rahul Gandhi makes impromptu visit to Sonipat, interacts with villagers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday made an impromptu visit to Haryana's Sonipat district and interacted with people and spent time with farmers working agricultural lands. He also took part in paddy sowing, a senior party leader from the state said. Gandhi reached Sonipat district's Madina village early on Saturday. "It was an impromptu visit ... He interacted with the villagers and the farmers working in the fields. Rahulji also took part in paddy sowing and drove a tractor," Jagbeer Singh Malik, the Congress' MLA from Gohana in Sonipat, told PTI over phone. Malik, who was present at the spot, said Gandhi was probably on his way to Himachal Pradesh from Delhi. In pictures tweeted from the Congress' official handle, Gandhi was seen in his familiar white t-shirt and trousers. He was also stepping onto the fields with the villagers. On Friday, Gujarat High Court dismissed Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" ...

Govt okays draft notification for mandating air conditioned truck cabins

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks has been approved. The draft prepared includes trucks under categories N2 and N3, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted. "Approved the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks belonging to categories N2 and N3. Truck drivers play a crucial role in ensuring road safety," the Union minister for road, transport and highways said. This decision marks a significant milestone in providing comfortable working conditions for truck drivers, thereby improving their efficiency and addressing the problem of driver fatigue, Gadkari said. Last month, the minister said truck drivers play a key role in the transport sector which is one of the most important areas for India, and there is a need to address issues regarding their working conditions and state of mind. Air-conditioned cabins fo

Tresa Motors unveils first electric truck Model V0.1 for global market

The launch aims to showcase Tresa Motors' commitment to transitioning India into a global force commercial vehicle industry

Truck operators raise heat over govt's air-conditioned cabin proposal

But commercial vehicle OEMs welcome the move, saying demand for AC trucks is already going up

To ensure driver comfort, Centre mandates air-conditioning in trucks

I wanted to introduce air conditioners in truck driver compartments from the day I took charge as Minister, Nitin Gadkari said

GM to invest $1 bn in Flint plants to boost heavy-duty truck production

General Motors plans to invest more than USD 1 billion in two Flint, Michigan manufacturing plants for the production of the next-generation internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks. Gerald Johnson, executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, said Monday that the company will build internal combustion vehicles throughout this decade, in addition to making electric vehicles. GM has a goal of building only electric passenger vehicles in the United States by 2035. The Detroit automaker reported a 38 per cent year-over-year increase in heavy-duty pickup sales last year, with nearly 288,000 trucks sold. GM will invest USD 788 million in the Flint assembly plant, with updates including a body shop building expansion, general assembly conveyor expansion, and new tooling and equipment. The company will invest USD 233 million in the Flint metal center for new stamping dies to support production of its next-generation ICE heavy-duty trucks, as well as press ...

Curbs on Ashram-DND flyover removed, route opened for heavy vehicles

The Ashram-DND flyover extension has now been opened for heavy vehicles after the low-hanging high-tension wires were lifted to a safe level, officials said on Monday. Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Atishi said the successful lifting of these wires has allowed all vehicles to use the route without any restrictions. "The movement of heavy vehicles on the Ashram DND flyover extension was restricted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters in the vicinity of the high-tension wires. However, with the assistance of the concerned department, the PWD has successfully lifted the wires, allowing all vehicles to use this crucial route without any restrictions," Atishi said. Earlier, heavy vehicles were restricted from using the flyover resulting in longer travel times and congestion on alternate routes. Now, with the removal of restrictions, the reduced travel time for both commercial and private vehicles will lead to improved efficiency and less congestion,

Automaker SML Isuzu to raise prices to offset higher input costs

Chandigarh-based SML Isuzu also said its costs were rising due to fitting its buses with electronic stability control technology, which helps prevent losing control of a vehicle

Truck carrying LPG cylinders rams into another in Ajmer, four dead

An LPG-laden truck collided with another one carrying marble in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, leaving four people dead and another injured, police said on Friday. The accident occurred on national highway-8 near Rani Bagh resort on Thursday night, leading to a huge traffic jam on the highway, they said. The fire engulfed neighbouring shops and residences causing damage to property. "Four persons were burnt alive and another was injured in the accident. Neighbouring shops and residences also caught fire," Ajmer Superintendent of Police Chunaram Jat said. He said the fire was doused late last night and traffic has now been restored on the highway. Police teams are assessing the loss and identifying the bodies, he added.

U-Haul truck hits, injures 8 pedestrians in New York City; 2 critical

A man driving a U-Haul truck struck and injured several pedestrians in New York City on Monday before police were able to pin the careening vehicle against a building following a mileslong pursuit through Brooklyn. At least eight people were hurt at two locations, including two people who were in criticial condition, the New York City Fire Department said in an email. The truck sped through the Bay Ridge neighbourhood of Brooklyn, hitting people on a sidewalk at one point, before police stopped it more than 3 miles (5 kilometers) away near the entrance to a tunnel leading from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Aerial video from news helicopters showed the truck on a sidewalk, its path blocked by a police cruiser. Authorities were examining the truck to make sure it didn't contain explosives. A spokesperson for New York City Mayor Eric Adams said a suspect was in custody. There are no additional credible threats at this time, Fabien Levy tweeted. The incident coincided with the start of the

RIL, Ashok Leyland unveil first hydrogen combustion-driven heavy-duty truck

Flagged off by PM Modi at India Energy Week, the vehicle was developed over the past one year and has been under test since August 2022

Tata Motors reducing discounts on trucks to improve margins: Report

Tata Motors sells over 50 per cent of all the medium and heavy trucks in the country yet its margins have remained thin

Adani, Ashok Leyland to develop Asia's first hydrogen-mining truck

The FCET is scheduled to be launched in India in 2023

Gatik's driverless B2B delivery service gains pace in US and Canada

The middle-mile segment, unlike long-haul transport or last-mile delivery to an end consumer, involves business-to-business (B2B) operations, mostly from a warehousing location to a retail centre

GRAP IV: Delhi govt bans entry of trucks to monitor air pollution, says Rai

A special task force will be formed for the hotspots, while a total of 33 teams have also been formed to monitor industrial pollution

Over 100 transport teams to be deployed to ensure trucks don't enter Delhi

A total of 120 teams of the transport department will be in action at Delhi's entry points to ensure that trucks, apart from those carrying essential items, do not enter the national capital, officials said on Thursday. With Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) a notch short of entering the "severe plus" category, a central panel directed authorities on Thursday to ban the plying of four-wheeled diesel light motor vehicles in the city and the adjoining NCR districts and the entry of trucks into the capital as part of the anti-pollution measures under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). However, BS-VI vehicles and those used for essential and emergency services have been exempted, according to an order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). With a spike in the pollution levels, the enforcement teams of the transport department are fully involved in ensuring that the anti-pollution measures are implemented. "The teams will be deployed at the ent

How to scrap an old car: Here're RTO rules for scrapping, deregistration

Nitin Gadkari says people opting for scrapping should get a discount on new vehicles

People opting for scrapping should get discount on new vehicles: Gadkari

Auto companies will see business increasing by 25-30 per cent thanks to scrapping, says minister

India's truck market likely to grow over 4-times by 2050: Niti report

India's trucking market is expected to grow over four times by 2050, a Niti Aayog report said on Friday and suggested that financial institutions can work to structure more-favourable financing solutions for zero-emission trucks. The report titled 'Transforming Trucking in India: Pathways to Zero-Emission Truck Deployment' further said as road freight travel continues to grow, the number of trucks is expected to more than quadruple, from 4 million in 2022 to roughly 17 million trucks by 2050. "India's trucking market is expected to grow over 4x by 2050 -- fuelling the nation's economy and transportation emissions," it said. Pointing out that road transport (i.e. trucks) carries the bulk of India's goods, 70 per cent of today's domestic freight demand, the report said heavy and medium-duty trucks (HDTs and MDTs) are responsible for most of that road transportation. According to the report, currently, India transports 4.6 billion tonnes of freight annually, generating a transport dem