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Daimler India to roll out trucks by mid-2012
Daimler had announced plans a couple of years ago to enter the Indian commercial vehicle segment in a joint venture with the Hero Group. Subsequently, in April 2009, the Hero Group pulled out of the JV, and since then there has been speculation in the media on the future prospects of Daimlers commercial vehicle venture in India. Practically all the big names, including Bajaj, TVS, AMW and others came up as Daimlers potential partners. There were doubts raised even on the future of the project in India, considering the global economic condition.
Finally to put all speculation to rest and to express its commitment to the Indian market, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) unveiled a test track of global standards within its upcoming facility on the outskirts of Chennai. This state-of-the-art test track which has come up in record time is the companys first important step towards its strategy to develop, manufacture and launch trucks for the Indian volume market, beginning mid-2012.
DICV began construction of the test track in April 2009, and the prototype trucks developed for the Indian market are already being tested on these tracks. Construction of the upcoming plant is on schedule at a total investment of Rs. 4,400 crores over the next five years. The company will manufacture light, medium and heavy duty trucks at its 400-acre facility in Oragadam, near Chennai.
Mr. Marc Llistosella, CEO of DICV, said: The Indian truck industry has been steadily progressing towards modern generation products in line with the requirements of the market. Keeping in mind the Indian customers need for high quality and reliable Trucks, we are confident that we will meet their expectations with our Best-in-Class products, offering low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), high quality and superior value for money. Our new testing facility, a one-of-its-kind in South Asia is an important step towards ensuring this commitment.
Mr. Aydogan Cakmaz, Vice President, Product Engineering, DICV, added: This state-of the-art test track is a result of Indian engineering and German DNA. The construction of the test track with its various testing facilities is the result of extensive customer correlation studies and measurements, to simulate the reality of the Indian terrain. Our trucks will have to undergo a variety of tests to ensure high standards of overall product performance and delivery.
This test track spread across 47 acres is the latest for Daimler Trucks. The other major tracks are located at Woerth in Germany and Kitsuregawa in Japan.
The 3-lane test track runs 1.55 km on the outer track, equipped with a noise pad and a jump section. The inner track runs 1.16 km and includes a bump track, pothole testing and articulation sections. The other facilities include a water trough, an inspection ramp and a control tower. More facilities such as gradeability and steering are being planned for implementation later. The test track has been designed to test the trucks at speeds of upto 90 km per hour in the super elevated curves.
The test track would operate as an independent profit centre, initially for the use of Daimlers product testing, and later will be made available even to component vendors and non-core competitors for testing their products.
Out of the Rs. 4,400 crores of investment committed to the Indian market, a quarter of the investment, nearly Rs. 1,200 crores, has been committed to research and development of products for the Indian market. The test track is an effort to understand the requirements of the Indian market and its customers and develop a truck with Indian knowledge and expertise, says Mr. Llistosella. Its not Daimler coming to India but India coming to Daimler.
Daimler is developing a complete range of trucks from 6 to 49 tonnes specifically suited to the Indian market. The company has developed the proto types and are already conducting extensive tests, both on the field and on test track. The company has adopted a very aggressive pricing strategy for the new products and hopes to launch the products at very competitive pricing vis-a-vis competition. We want to be a mass market player and not just a niche player in the commercial vehicle segment, said Mr. Llistosella.
He added that, to be competitive, the new range of trucks will have a high degree of localisation from day one. The trucks will be 85 per cent localised which includes the frames, axles, engines and all other major aggregates. Some critical components would be manufactured or assembled in house and most of the other components will be sourced from Indian suppliers or global suppliers who have established production facilities in India. The engines for the light and medium duty trucks will be contract manufactured and the ones for the heavy duty trucks will be manufactured at the DICV facility.
The Oragadam facility will also have a high quality painting and finishing line. Nearly 12 to 14 per cent of the manufacturing/assembly operations will be done in-house and the remaining will be sourced from established vendors.
Developing products for emerging markets is nothing new to Daimler. The company is a market leader in Indonesia, Middle East, South America, Brazil, Turkey and many other growing markets.
We have put together a highly experienced team of people who have the experience of working in other global markets. We are used to heavily tough conditions and this is reflected in our team which is very global. We are in contact with customers, opinion makers and drivers. Some of our team members are also driving with Indian truckers in many parts of the country to understand the requirement. As the global leader for trucks, we have an obligation to raise the bar, to bring new standards to the industry, to set standards in safety regulations and in the process also remain profitable, added Mr. Llistosella.
Currently DICV has a base of 400 employees, of both Indian and German talent. Production at the plant will be defined in a two-phase concept, to produce a maximum capacity of 70,000 units.
DICV will produce light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the Indian volume market, starting 2012. The production plant, under construction, will be spread over 400 acres at Oragadam, near Chennai. Products will be customized to serve all major customer segments, from owner-drivers up to large fleet operators. The superior efficiency of products will make the trucks an optimal fit for customers keen on efficiency, lowest cost of ownership over the life cycle of the products and highest profit potential for their businesses.
MOTORINDIA ONLINE EDITION: Daimler India to roll out trucks by mid-2012
Daimler had announced plans a couple of years ago to enter the Indian commercial vehicle segment in a joint venture with the Hero Group. Subsequently, in April 2009, the Hero Group pulled out of the JV, and since then there has been speculation in the media on the future prospects of Daimlers commercial vehicle venture in India. Practically all the big names, including Bajaj, TVS, AMW and others came up as Daimlers potential partners. There were doubts raised even on the future of the project in India, considering the global economic condition.
Finally to put all speculation to rest and to express its commitment to the Indian market, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) unveiled a test track of global standards within its upcoming facility on the outskirts of Chennai. This state-of-the-art test track which has come up in record time is the companys first important step towards its strategy to develop, manufacture and launch trucks for the Indian volume market, beginning mid-2012.
DICV began construction of the test track in April 2009, and the prototype trucks developed for the Indian market are already being tested on these tracks. Construction of the upcoming plant is on schedule at a total investment of Rs. 4,400 crores over the next five years. The company will manufacture light, medium and heavy duty trucks at its 400-acre facility in Oragadam, near Chennai.
Mr. Marc Llistosella, CEO of DICV, said: The Indian truck industry has been steadily progressing towards modern generation products in line with the requirements of the market. Keeping in mind the Indian customers need for high quality and reliable Trucks, we are confident that we will meet their expectations with our Best-in-Class products, offering low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), high quality and superior value for money. Our new testing facility, a one-of-its-kind in South Asia is an important step towards ensuring this commitment.
Mr. Aydogan Cakmaz, Vice President, Product Engineering, DICV, added: This state-of the-art test track is a result of Indian engineering and German DNA. The construction of the test track with its various testing facilities is the result of extensive customer correlation studies and measurements, to simulate the reality of the Indian terrain. Our trucks will have to undergo a variety of tests to ensure high standards of overall product performance and delivery.
This test track spread across 47 acres is the latest for Daimler Trucks. The other major tracks are located at Woerth in Germany and Kitsuregawa in Japan.
The 3-lane test track runs 1.55 km on the outer track, equipped with a noise pad and a jump section. The inner track runs 1.16 km and includes a bump track, pothole testing and articulation sections. The other facilities include a water trough, an inspection ramp and a control tower. More facilities such as gradeability and steering are being planned for implementation later. The test track has been designed to test the trucks at speeds of upto 90 km per hour in the super elevated curves.
The test track would operate as an independent profit centre, initially for the use of Daimlers product testing, and later will be made available even to component vendors and non-core competitors for testing their products.
Out of the Rs. 4,400 crores of investment committed to the Indian market, a quarter of the investment, nearly Rs. 1,200 crores, has been committed to research and development of products for the Indian market. The test track is an effort to understand the requirements of the Indian market and its customers and develop a truck with Indian knowledge and expertise, says Mr. Llistosella. Its not Daimler coming to India but India coming to Daimler.
Daimler is developing a complete range of trucks from 6 to 49 tonnes specifically suited to the Indian market. The company has developed the proto types and are already conducting extensive tests, both on the field and on test track. The company has adopted a very aggressive pricing strategy for the new products and hopes to launch the products at very competitive pricing vis-a-vis competition. We want to be a mass market player and not just a niche player in the commercial vehicle segment, said Mr. Llistosella.
He added that, to be competitive, the new range of trucks will have a high degree of localisation from day one. The trucks will be 85 per cent localised which includes the frames, axles, engines and all other major aggregates. Some critical components would be manufactured or assembled in house and most of the other components will be sourced from Indian suppliers or global suppliers who have established production facilities in India. The engines for the light and medium duty trucks will be contract manufactured and the ones for the heavy duty trucks will be manufactured at the DICV facility.
The Oragadam facility will also have a high quality painting and finishing line. Nearly 12 to 14 per cent of the manufacturing/assembly operations will be done in-house and the remaining will be sourced from established vendors.
Developing products for emerging markets is nothing new to Daimler. The company is a market leader in Indonesia, Middle East, South America, Brazil, Turkey and many other growing markets.
We have put together a highly experienced team of people who have the experience of working in other global markets. We are used to heavily tough conditions and this is reflected in our team which is very global. We are in contact with customers, opinion makers and drivers. Some of our team members are also driving with Indian truckers in many parts of the country to understand the requirement. As the global leader for trucks, we have an obligation to raise the bar, to bring new standards to the industry, to set standards in safety regulations and in the process also remain profitable, added Mr. Llistosella.
Currently DICV has a base of 400 employees, of both Indian and German talent. Production at the plant will be defined in a two-phase concept, to produce a maximum capacity of 70,000 units.
DICV will produce light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the Indian volume market, starting 2012. The production plant, under construction, will be spread over 400 acres at Oragadam, near Chennai. Products will be customized to serve all major customer segments, from owner-drivers up to large fleet operators. The superior efficiency of products will make the trucks an optimal fit for customers keen on efficiency, lowest cost of ownership over the life cycle of the products and highest profit potential for their businesses.
MOTORINDIA ONLINE EDITION: Daimler India to roll out trucks by mid-2012
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Mahindra opens Chakan plant
Mahindra & Mahindra has reached another milestone by inaugurating its new world class manufacturing facility at Chakan, near Pune. The plant set up over a massive 700 acres of land at an estimated investment of $1 billion is one of the largest green field projects established in India.
The new plant was inaugurated on March 13 by the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Chavan, in the presence of Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, Dr. Pawan Goenka, President of Automotive Sector, M&M Ltd., and other eminent dignitaries.
Mr. Anand Mahindra observed on the occasion: “The Chakan story is characterised by the zeal, passion and commitment to create a factory of the future, a facility which will set new benchmarks in manufacturing excellence. This is clearly evident in its sheer scale and innovative manufacturing processes, which is in line with Mahindra’s vision to emerge as a leading full range player with the ability to compete against the best on the global automotive stage”.
Dr. Pawan Goenka, in his address, said: “Our new state-of-the-art facility at Chakan incorporates a flexible and agile approach to manufacturing which will ensure that it is future ready and able to respond rapidly to changing customer needs. Key focus areas include people, the environment, connected manufacturing and operational excellence. The plant has been envisioned as the hub of innovation and technology for the Mahindra Group, with several new products, including our new SUV and Pik-Up line rolling out from here. The State Government has worked closely with us to enable completion of this plant in a record time span of 22 months”.
The Chakan plant will have an installed capacity of three lakh vehicles and would eventually be scaled up to meet global demand and standards. It will manufacture Mahindra’s range of products from the 0.75-tonne Maxximo to the 49-tonne Mahindra Navistar truck. The company’s new SUV and Pik-Up range and product line for the US market will also be manufactured at this facility.
The new plant consists of two stages. Stage 1 of the plant which is now being set up on 280 acres, when once fully complete, has a capacity to roll out 200-250 thousand vehicles, altogether consisting of SUVs and pick-up trucks, and another 50 thousand units of medium and heavy trucks. Also the company’s product line for the US market is expected to be manufactured from this facility.
The plant started production of the mini truck, Maxximo, with the Chief Minister rolling out the first vehicle. The company expects the start of production of its medium and heavy trucks, Navistar, within a few days.
The new plant currently has two paint shops and has space assigned for a third one. The shop has been design-protected for water base painting which is an environmental requirement of the future. The salient features of the paint shop include a combined cab and cargo unit on common skid for pre-treatment electro deposition and top coat, as against separate units. Elevated painting robots ensure better reach for the rocker panel, lower portion of the vehicle body and dirt control.
Use of advanced robotic technology ensures a substantial reduction of volatile organic compounds, and the percentage of wastage of raw materials used is minimized. The company plans to set new benchmarks in the industry with this new world class manufacturing plant.
A single conveyer belt with the ability to assemble a wide range of gear box, which are deployed in various Mahindra products, and with a production capacity of 240K per year, has definitely taken Mahindra Chakan to new heights of industrial infrastructure. The plant also boasts of several eco-friendly initiatives which not only mitigate environmental degradation but also reduce waste. Solar energy and waste heat from the oven exhaust are used to reduce consumption of LPG and electricity in the paint shop, leading to reduction of 3,500 tonnes of carbondioxide per annum at full volume.
The use of solar energy is a new concept in the Indian automobile industry, and the plant covering 700 acres has also allotted space for more than 10 component providers to set up their units. This in turn ensures cost reduction and better logistics performance to the company.
Six out of the 10 lots have already been occupied by suppliers, Schuler being one among them
Mahindra & Mahindra has reached another milestone by inaugurating its new world class manufacturing facility at Chakan, near Pune. The plant set up over a massive 700 acres of land at an estimated investment of $1 billion is one of the largest green field projects established in India.
The new plant was inaugurated on March 13 by the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Chavan, in the presence of Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, Dr. Pawan Goenka, President of Automotive Sector, M&M Ltd., and other eminent dignitaries.
Mr. Anand Mahindra observed on the occasion: “The Chakan story is characterised by the zeal, passion and commitment to create a factory of the future, a facility which will set new benchmarks in manufacturing excellence. This is clearly evident in its sheer scale and innovative manufacturing processes, which is in line with Mahindra’s vision to emerge as a leading full range player with the ability to compete against the best on the global automotive stage”.
Dr. Pawan Goenka, in his address, said: “Our new state-of-the-art facility at Chakan incorporates a flexible and agile approach to manufacturing which will ensure that it is future ready and able to respond rapidly to changing customer needs. Key focus areas include people, the environment, connected manufacturing and operational excellence. The plant has been envisioned as the hub of innovation and technology for the Mahindra Group, with several new products, including our new SUV and Pik-Up line rolling out from here. The State Government has worked closely with us to enable completion of this plant in a record time span of 22 months”.
The Chakan plant will have an installed capacity of three lakh vehicles and would eventually be scaled up to meet global demand and standards. It will manufacture Mahindra’s range of products from the 0.75-tonne Maxximo to the 49-tonne Mahindra Navistar truck. The company’s new SUV and Pik-Up range and product line for the US market will also be manufactured at this facility.
The new plant consists of two stages. Stage 1 of the plant which is now being set up on 280 acres, when once fully complete, has a capacity to roll out 200-250 thousand vehicles, altogether consisting of SUVs and pick-up trucks, and another 50 thousand units of medium and heavy trucks. Also the company’s product line for the US market is expected to be manufactured from this facility.
The plant started production of the mini truck, Maxximo, with the Chief Minister rolling out the first vehicle. The company expects the start of production of its medium and heavy trucks, Navistar, within a few days.
The new plant currently has two paint shops and has space assigned for a third one. The shop has been design-protected for water base painting which is an environmental requirement of the future. The salient features of the paint shop include a combined cab and cargo unit on common skid for pre-treatment electro deposition and top coat, as against separate units. Elevated painting robots ensure better reach for the rocker panel, lower portion of the vehicle body and dirt control.
Use of advanced robotic technology ensures a substantial reduction of volatile organic compounds, and the percentage of wastage of raw materials used is minimized. The company plans to set new benchmarks in the industry with this new world class manufacturing plant.
A single conveyer belt with the ability to assemble a wide range of gear box, which are deployed in various Mahindra products, and with a production capacity of 240K per year, has definitely taken Mahindra Chakan to new heights of industrial infrastructure. The plant also boasts of several eco-friendly initiatives which not only mitigate environmental degradation but also reduce waste. Solar energy and waste heat from the oven exhaust are used to reduce consumption of LPG and electricity in the paint shop, leading to reduction of 3,500 tonnes of carbondioxide per annum at full volume.
The use of solar energy is a new concept in the Indian automobile industry, and the plant covering 700 acres has also allotted space for more than 10 component providers to set up their units. This in turn ensures cost reduction and better logistics performance to the company.
Six out of the 10 lots have already been occupied by suppliers, Schuler being one among them
Same Size Of Manufacturing company We Need In Pakistan
Pakistan first need better law and order situation,steel mills that will produce steel scrap for these factories,need tyre industry that will produce tyres for vehicles and more thing which is economic reforms and political will.
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this was the bone of public transport for a long time in Uttar pradesh and Bihar....but now replaced with better vehicals.
sirji i lived in up since my birth i.e. 94 , and i never ever saw this thing being used for public transport instead police constables use it .
No sir in Unnao and surrounding areas which are very underdeveloped,are using this vehicles almost up to 2003 but introduction of Tata Magic and other this type of vehicles had replaced jeeps.
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Tata Sumo Gold launched
Tata Motors has launched an updated version of its popular MUV Sumo, called Sumo Gold. The Sumo Gold gets a slightly updated look and new powertrains.
There are two engine options, a BS-4 compliant CR4 Turbo motor that churns out 84bhp and 25.5kgm of torque and, according to Tata, delivers a fuel economy of 14.7kpl. The second engine option is a BS-3 compliant 3-litre DI motor that is good for 69bhp at 3,000rpm and 23kgm of torque at 1000 to 2000rpm.
Exterior styling tweaks include a mildly tweaked front grille, headlamps and fog-lamps while the interior gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel and updated switches for HVAC and power windows.
The Sumo Gold comes in four variants - GX, EX, LX and CX - along with a warranty of 3 years or 1,00,000km, whichever is earlier. Prices start at Rs. 5.23 lakh onwards (ex-showroom, Pune).
Tata Motors has launched an updated version of its popular MUV Sumo, called Sumo Gold. The Sumo Gold gets a slightly updated look and new powertrains.
There are two engine options, a BS-4 compliant CR4 Turbo motor that churns out 84bhp and 25.5kgm of torque and, according to Tata, delivers a fuel economy of 14.7kpl. The second engine option is a BS-3 compliant 3-litre DI motor that is good for 69bhp at 3,000rpm and 23kgm of torque at 1000 to 2000rpm.
Exterior styling tweaks include a mildly tweaked front grille, headlamps and fog-lamps while the interior gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel and updated switches for HVAC and power windows.
The Sumo Gold comes in four variants - GX, EX, LX and CX - along with a warranty of 3 years or 1,00,000km, whichever is earlier. Prices start at Rs. 5.23 lakh onwards (ex-showroom, Pune).
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Mahindra is owned by a congress man.Most Govt orders used to go to Mahindra.
I think kobayashi had an accident at the beginning of race..
Thats why i don't believe in all this...
YES BUT HE DIDNT DIE THATS WHY WE DO THIS
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India is not only making electric cars but also developing electric superbikes. Team Agni of Agni motors won TTXGP or e grand prix in 2009 and came 2nd in 2010. Agni motors also supplying motors to other teams in TTXGP. Credit goes to Cedric Lynch and Arvind Rabadia.
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Agni Z2
Agni BIKE BASED ON SUZUKI GSXR MODEL
Agni Z2 VS Citroen Survolt
SOME Agni BIKE PICS
Here are some pictures
Agni Z2
Agni BIKE BASED ON SUZUKI GSXR MODEL
Agni Z2 VS Citroen Survolt
SOME Agni BIKE PICS
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