VE Commercial Vehicles - A Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Venture have won six prestigious awards for their modern range of vehicles in India, all of which are backed by smart industry-leading solutions at the recently concluded Apollo CV awards 2023. The awards included the ICV Cargo Carrier of the Year for Eicher Pro 3018, M&HCV Tipper of the Year for Volvo FMX 460 8X4 Range, Coach of the Year for Eicher Intercity Coach 13.5m, Special Application CV of the Year for Eicher Pro 6028T Boom Pump, Coach of the Year (Premium Category) for VOLVO 9600-seater and sleeper coach plus a special recognition for VOLVO FM 420 4X2 LNG tractor head.

Aligned with our country’s need for sustainable, efficient and affordable logistics, the company is committed to rapidly modernising the Indian logistics ecosystem through application-specific solutions and multiple fuel options through the Volvo and Eicher Brands. All Eicher and Volvo trucks and buses are also supported by a wide variety of industry-leading solutions. Enabled by the industry-first 100 per cent Connected Fleet and state-of-the-art Uptime Center, these smart support solutions not only ensure higher productivity and efficiency for trucks, buses, drivers, and fleet managers but also reduce their collective carbon footprint. With a host of industry-leading initiatives, the company is well-positioned to lead the transformation into the future with connected, electric and alternate fuel solutions supporting efficient business models in mobility and transport.

Commenting on the occasion, Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV, said, “We are honoured by the accolades that have been conferred upon us, and it is a testament to our endeavour of providing Volvo and Eicher customers best-in-class products backed by smart support solutions. We would like to express our gratitude to all our customers, dealers and suppliers whose continued trust in our products and services is a matter of great pride for us, and to the esteemed CV Awards jury members for recognising our focus on customer-centered solutions.”

The award-winning vehicles come with industry-leading features and are designed to enhance business profitability across various applications. The Eicher Pro 3018 is a 17.75t GVW truck that raises the bar for payload, performance and profitability in its category. The product is becoming an important part of the E-commerce supply chains across the country. The Eicher 13.5m Intercity Coach is India’s first OEM-built front engine intercity seater sleeper coach that addresses the demand for a mid-premium HD bus for intercity travel. This is also the first OEM-built Front Engine Coach with a seater and sleeper configuration. Eicher Pro 6028T Boom Pump is built on Eicher’s next-generation 28t GVW Tipper platform. With the increased power of 260HP and higher torque output of 1000 Nm, the Eicher Pro 6028T Boom Pump is set to play its role in various infrastructure products across the country. Volvo 9600 coach the flagship product from Volvo Buses, is making bus travel aspirational and attractive for the masses. The 15-meter-long intercity bus provides an ultra-premium travel experience to the passengers with all modern features like automotive Grade TV LED TV, emergency panic buttons, rear-view camera, and roof heating, merging aesthetics with comfort. Available in both sleeper and seater versions, the bus can accommodate 55 seated passengers, one driver, and one co-driver alongside 40 in berths. It is also available with First Class luxury seating for an exclusive travel experience.

An integral part of Mining operations across the country Volvo Trucks FMX 460 8X4 Range has become the benchmark of safety, productivity, fuel efficiency, and driver comfort with its reliable engine technology and state-of-the-art I-Shift 12-speed automated manual transmission.

Volvo FM LNG 420 4X2 Tractor is driving the long-haul industry’s transition to LNG having already undergone extensive trials with leading e-commerce operators in long-haul hub-to-hub operations. The Volvo LNG solution is based on the unique Diesel-cycle technology that provides a 15-20% improvement in fuel economy over Petrol or Otto-cycle technologies.

The 14th edition of the Apollo CV Awards 2023 was held at ITC Grand Central, Parel, in Mumbai, in the presence of senior leaders from all the major CV OEMS. The jury panel consisted of eminent personalities from the field of automobiles, media, and consulting.