Delhi , India :
- Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, has revealed its debut in the Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) segment by unveiling its EVFirst Eicher Truck at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. Continuing Eicher’s legacy of providing innovative, sustainable, and economically feasible transportation solutions, this Pro Business Pro Planet range covers a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) range from 2T to 3.5T. The product has been intricately crafted to modernize urban and peri-urban distribution and reshape last-mile logistics.
- Eicher’s SCV vehicle is set for customer trials in April 2024, aiming for commercial release in the first quarter of 2025. With a heightened dedication to sustainability and the promotion of clean mobility solutions, Eicher will initially introduce the electric variant, gradually expanding to include clean diesel and CNG variants. Designed and developed in India, the product will be manufactured at the advanced facility in Bhopal, showcasing a notable contribution to the government’s Make in India initiative.
- To guarantee an unparalleled aftermarket experience, all Eicher vehicles are equipped with 100% connectivity via the innovative Uptime Centre, utilizing AI for remote diagnostics to reduce downtime. Integrated with ‘My Eicher’ fleet management, trucks provide valuable performance insights. The extensive network includes over 850 touchpoints, encompassing more than 425 authorized service centers and over 8000 retail centers, supported by ‘Eicher Site Support’ at over 240 locations, offering seamless assistance. Committed to comprehensive truck support, Eicher provides training, ensures timely parts delivery, and facilitates convenient annual maintenance contracts.
About VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) :
- VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. Operating for 15 years since August 2008, the company manufactures and sells the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses in 40 countries. It also handles Volvo Buses India and has exclusive distribution rights for Volvo Trucks in India.
- VECV is involved in engine manufacturing and exports for the Volvo Group, as well as Eicher’s non-automotive engines and component business. As a multi-brand, multi-division company, supported by innovative products and services, VECV is widely acknowledged as an industry leader in modernizing commercial transportation in India and beyond.