With this, Ashok Leyland becomes the first Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to unveil an in-house LNG engine compliant with BS VI Stage II emission standards
The two vehicles, FAT 4X4 and GTV 6X6 have special capabilities that will be used by the artillery to carry light and medium guns, respectively
Ashok Leyland Ltd has entered into an agreement with Hino Motors Ltd, Japan (Hino), to utilse Hino's engine technology for Ashok Leyland's EURO-VI development and will support in development of Hino's engine parts purchasing in India for global operation.Hino and Ashok Leyland have had a co-operative agreement for engine production in India since 1986.Through the new mutual co-operation agreement, both companies will leverage each other strengths in diesel engines to enhance their competitivenessALL will jointly develop engines for BS-Vi compliance in India through the engine technology of Hino Motors, which will promote engine parts development in India by utilising ALL in India to strengthen Hino's competitiveness.Vinod K Dasari, managing director, Ashok Leyland said that the co-operation between the two companies would be mutually beneficial and would enable both to produce globally competitive products.Yoshio Shimo, president and CEO of Hino Motors said "we believe this ...