Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles, introduced state-of-the-art  Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology in its commercial vehicles. This

breakthrough technology has been adapted based on the OptiDrive? technology designed and developed by Wabco, renowned for its services in Driveline Automation. The AMT technology will be available in the complete range of LMD and HD buses (from 9T to 16T) and medium duty haulage truck application in the first phase and the same will be extended to other applications later on.Wabco?s OptiDrive? is modular AMT technology for trucks and buses that increases fuel economy while reducing emissions. It transforms a manual transmission into a highly efficient, integrated solution for commercial vehicles, which automatically shifts gears and operates clutch actuation at optimal speed.This technology frees drivers from frequent gear-shifting, reducing their stress and fatigue. This means drivers can focus further attention on road and traffic conditions, resulting in increased driver comfort while improving vehicle control and road safety. OptiDrive? systems also minimise any performance gap between highly skilled and less experienced drivers.The new Pro series of AMT enabled vehicles will be manufactured in the Eicher Trucks and Buses facility located in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. Terex Corp to divest India biz Terex Corporation has announced it has agreed to sell its India-based compact construction business to Manitou. The deal is the latest in Terex?s divestment of its construction equipment activities, following the sale of its Coventry unit to Groupe Mecalac last December. The deal will see Manitou add to its portfolio of compact construction equipment, where it manufactures and sells skid steer loaders through its Gehl and Mustang businesses. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2017.