Know About The Smart Trucks of TATA Motors

Indian commercial vehicle market leaders TATA Motors said that they have been evolving the their medium & heavy trucks as smart trucks over a period of time and they will power all future launches with this new technology called the ‘Telematics’.

"We have already rolled out some of the vehicles using ‘Telematics’ and going forward all our medium-heavy trucks will be powered by it," said the company's business head of intermediate, medium and heavy trucks, Rajesh Kaul. The company has decided to make this technology available free of cost to the buyers & even gone a step ahead in waiving off the subscription charges for the first three years of purchase.

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Telematics technology deals with long distance transmission of computerized information. It connects the electric control unit of the vehicle which will help the fleet owners not only to track their vehicles but also to get real time information about fuel consumption & mileage.

The technology is coming pre-installed in all latest TATA trucks & is also available as an accessory to buyers at a price of Rs. 10,000. TATA will be charging a fee of Rs. 5,500 per year as subscription users as there is data transmission and processing that is involved in the process besides constant use of the global positioning system technology. This unique technology will be functional only in TATA trucks.

With these new & brilliant use of technology to monitor & access important information about vehicles we can certainly assure that the future is now & this is just the beginning of a technologically driven era of transportation.

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6 Tips For Truck Drivers While Planning A Long Road Trip

It’s a mid of a beautiful working day when you get a business call from a client asking you to transporting goods at a distant place. Well, being a smart truck driver you decide to plan your trip as per your abilities and schedule for a stress-free journey with an effective time management. There are a bunch of consequences for not setting up a trip like not finding suitable truck stops for resting, over fueling,  travelling throughout unknown and unsafe areas, not aware of repair shops, and late delivery of goods which will ruin your reputation in front of client.

So, to avoid these kinds of consequences, here are 6 tips for truck driver while looking to plan a long trip:

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1 - Set Truck Speed
 
In order to have a time effective journey, it is very important to finding out the maximum speed of your truck’s & set a speed accordingly to cover desired distance per hour. Even, you also need to think about time for pit stops like fueling, eating, toll crossing etc. There is no doubt that unexpected circumstances like bad weather & traffic may decrease the total distance covered during journey.

2 - Set Daily Stops Goal
 
If you are regular long distance truckers’, all you need is to plan daily pit stops effectively. It is very crucial to make a decision in advance about the location and time for the pit stops. There are many factors that needed to be considered such as traffic, weather, delays and border crossings.

3 - Mark Your Fuel Stations
 
For a convenient long journey, time to time refueling is very important and what’s more important is to make sure you know all your fuel stations well in advance. This will not only ensure you for a good journey in advance but also will help you out to save a lot of money.

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4 - Be Aware Of Essential Services 
 
During a long drive, it is recommended for you to travel via the routes where you can easily find essential services such as parking, good restaurants, good truck pit stops, repair shops etc. when you know where all essential services are located, you can easily plan your pit stops in advance, while will provide you the confidence and a sense of safe journey.

5 - Keep Eye on Weather Forecast
 
For a hassle free travel, having a proper knowledge of the weather conditions of all the locations you have to travel during your journey will be very useful. Always check for weather forecast before plan for your journey so that you can save your precious time and also prevent accidents.

6 - Take Necessary Elements
 
A long road trips may be difficult, but with proper planning it is not as difficult as what people think. Never forget to take essential elements with you such as cell phones, exit books, truck routing software, online resources for truck locations and navigational tools such as GPS etc.

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Supro Van and Supro Truck launched by Mahindra

There is no doubt that renowned automotive giant Mahindra is doing great when it comes to entry-level commercial vehicle segment in India. Recently, Mahindra has launched its all new Supro platform in the type of mini truck and a van. The 8 seater Supro Van is a spacious diesel mover, best for tour and travel operators as well as for large families in India. While, on the other hand, the Supro Maxitruck, , is a load carrier vehicle holding a payload capacity of 1 ton suitable for transportation of goods in intra and intercity.

Supro Maxi Truck

The newly launched Maxi Truck is powered by a 909 cc Turbocharged diesel engine which producing 45 HP / 98 Nm, followed by a 5-speed manual transmission. Maxi Truck has a maximum speed of 95 km/h and manages 22.4 km/l. The truck is available for the customers in 3 colors - Metallic Red, Diamond White and Deep Warm Blue.

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The Maxi truck has made up for 1,000 kg payload capacity and also has a 41 sq.ft. Cargo box to carry the goods with care, It has beige interiors with black inserts. The unique features of the Supro offer electronic power steering, air-conditioning, mobile charging point and a bottle holder. This vehicle rivals the Tata Ace and the Tata Ace Mega and is positioned right between these two.

Specification	Supro Maxi truck
Engine	909cc Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel engine
Warranty	2 years or 60,000 km
Fuel Efficiency	22.4kmpl
Power	34kW(45HP)
Price	Rs 4.38 lakh

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Supro Van

Supro van is an 8-seater van which is backed up by the same 909 cc turbocharged diesel engine which being use in the Supro Maxi Truck. Power / torque figures remain identical at 45 HP and 98 Nm, followed to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Although its top speed remains the same at 95 km/h, it's claimed as more fuel efficient than the Supro Maxi Truck at 23.5 km/l. It is available in 3 colours - Metallic Lake Side Brown, Deep Warm Blue and Diamond White.

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The van measurement details length of 3,798 mm and 1,540 in width and 1,922 in height. The van also offers dual tone interiors, air-conditioning, power steering, bottle holder and a mobile charging socket. It is available in 5 or 8-seater configurations.

Specification	Supro Maxi Van
Engine	909cc Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel engine
Warranty	2 years or 60,000 km
Fuel Efficiency	23.5kmpl
Power	34kW(45HP)
Price	Rs 4.25 lakh

Well these newly launched vehicles from Mahindra can be the best buy for you to add in your vehicles inventory. But, if you are looking to expand your transport or tour business with a cost effective approach, you can always head to Shriram Automall, where you can buy second hand commercial vehicles in India at the best price.

 

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