Ashok Leyland showcased its advanced mobility solutions at the Auto Expo 2023 today. The company demonstrated its futuristic vehicle range, powered by electric and hydrogen options.

According to Ashok Leyland, its products showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 are as follows –

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Ashok Leyland's BOSS Battery Electric Vehicle, designed for a green, sustainable world, runs on a battery that powers the motor that drives the vehicle. This vehicle uses a lithium-ion battery, which is charged externally, states the commercial vehicle manufacturer. To provide payload advantage, the vehicle comes with lightweight design.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
As per Ashok Leyland, its fuel cell electric truck is powered by hydrogen. In the fuel cell, atmospheric oxygen – along with hydrogen – produces electricity. This powers the power electronics, and further the motor that drives the vehicle. Ashok Leyland claims that this vehicle uses a lithium-ion battery with an external charging provision to run as a limited battery vehicle. To ensure maximum safety, the vehicle comes with a leak detection system.

Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (H2-ICE) 
According to Ashok Leyland, the Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (HICEV) is powered by a renewable and clean energy source, hydrogen. The sustainable vehicle, coupled with advanced technology, is powering a safer and smarter future. Ashok Leyland states that H2-ICEs are similar to conventional combustion engines and only a few tweaks are made to convert them to run on hydrogen. This vehicle is also equipped with Advanced Driver Assistant System (ADAS) for enhanced vehicle and road safety.

Liquefied Natural Gas vehicle
The automotive manufacturer’s dual-fuel vehicle, Liquefied Natural Gas vehicle, runs on LNG and CNG. As per the company, its smart and sustainable fuel system propels us toward a prosperous and greener future. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles work similar to gasoline-powered vehicles, with a spark-ignited internal combustion engine. Ashok Leyland claims that the natural gas is super cooled and cryogenically stored in liquid form in a tank mounted on the truck. LNG is typically preferred in heavy-duty vehicles to meet longer range requirements.

Intercity CNG bus
According to Ashok Leyland, its 13.5 m intercity CNG Bus (4X2), the longest bus in the segment, runs on India’s most powerful turbo charged CNG engine. In this vehicle, 1,500 litres (255 kg) of CNG fuel is stored in lightweight composite cylinders, which are safely mounted over the frame, and has a range of approximately 1,000 kilometres. The bus comes with a maximised luggage space of 11 cubic metres, highest among the CNG buses, states the commercial vehicle manufacturer. With 36 berths, it also offers 20 percent higher passenger capacity.

Mini passenger bus
Bada Dost Xpress is a mini passenger bus that prioritises environment, comfort and performance, as per Ashok Leyland. The automotive manufacturer claims that powered by the next generation engine, the bus is suitable for both, city and highway driving. Designed ergonomically to seat 12 passengers, the vehicle redefines passenger comfort with easy entry and exit. The grab rails, safety handles and anti-skidding flooring make walking inside the passenger saloon safer and easier, according to Ashok Leyland. It also offers optional features of AC and a vehicle tracking system (VTS).

While launching the new alternative energy products, Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, “Ashok Leyland has always been a pioneer in introducing state-of-the-art technologies in the commercial vehicle space. Through this futuristic and innovative product portfolio, we have once again demonstrated our technological leadership, and more importantly, our commitment to the clean mobility mission. The range of our new clean energy products, covering both the truck and bus segments, underscores our capability and readiness to lead the transformation in the road transportation sector. We will remain deeply invested in the cause of sustainability, aspiring to lead the market with our new-generation commercial vehicles.”

Sharing his views, Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland, commented, “We are delighted to showcase our offerings here at the Auto Expo 2023. The automotive sector has seen a wave of technological upgrade in the last two years with green fuel being the future of the industry. Having one of the best R&D teams in the country, we want to continue our path to innovate and leverage new technology to be a leader in sustainable and environment-friendly mobility. Our aim is to make India's alternate fuel segment self-reliant and be one of the flag bearers of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign.”

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Propel Industries Private Limited showcased a large portfolio of construction equipment at Excon 2025 that included four new electric tipper models. The company aso unveiled an all-new connectivity platform and a comprehensive after-sales uptime solution. 
The four new electric tippers include the 90CED (claimed to be India's first ultra-fast charging 90 tonne electric dumper with ADAS Level 1 safety), 70CED (claimed to be India's first 8x4 mining e-tipper with 25 cu m rock body), 560HEV-X (claimed to be Indias first 8x4 construction tipper with 25 cu m box body), 470MEV Gen-2 (caimed to be India's first 6x4 tipper with 20 cu m rock body) in particular. 
The Pulse.ev connectivity platform as a new digital ecosystem built in-house specifically for electric mining and hauling operations includes features such as real-time vehicle health and diagnostics; energy consumption insights; predictive maintenance analytics and fleet optimization suite for multi-shift operations.
"The announcements reinforce Propels commitment to innovation, high-productivity for customers, zero-emission, and future-ready heavy-duty mobility. Since start of EV truck sale in 2023, the brand has expanded its presence across coal, overburden, limestone, iron-ore, stone quarry, marble & granites, and solid waste management segments. Propel trucks have cumulatively covered over 5 lakh operating hours and the first set of 8 trucks have clocked 12,500 hours in 2 years, which is equivalent to 20 hrs per day. This proves the reliability and uptime of the propel electric trucks," said Siddarth Kirtane, President – EV Sales, Marketing and Service, Propel Industries. 

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JCB India launched its largest ever excavator at 52 tonness in India. It did so at the Excon 2025 exhibition in Bengaluru. The excavator, showcased along with over 10 new products, will cater to domestic as well as export markets.  Of the over 10 machines the company showed at the show, there included backhoe loaders with enhanced features in line with the customer-first strategy. JCB India is giving much attention to lower cost of ownership, higher fuel efficiency, improved machine uptime, enhanced safety and ergonomics while designing its new equipment.    With sustainability the factor, the company showcased the hydrogen engine powered backhoe loader that it unveiled in 2023. It announced the expansion of its hydrogen powered construction equipment portfolio at Excon 2025 with a hydrogen-powered genset.  "Excon is a forum that brings together customers, policymakers, contractors, financiers, suppliers, and technology leaders, creating an ecosystem for strategic collaboration and long-term business growth. JCB exports to more than 135 countries from India and this year we also have customers from South Asia, Africa Region and South-East Asia visiting us. Excon allows us to understand evolving market needs and demonstrate how our latest solutions align with both global and India’s infrastructure demands," said Deepak Shetty, CEO and MD, JCB India. 

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JK Tyre & Industries Ltd launched four new Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres at Excon 2025 in Bengluru. Unveiled by Dr R Mukhopadhyay, Director (R&D), JK Tyre, the four new OTR tyres further expand the company's portfolio in construction and mining equipment. 
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Mahindra’s Construction Equipment business (MCE) launched the Compax mini compactor at EXcon 2025 in Bengluru. The mini compactor, aimed at the road construction industry, packs cutting edge techbology to deliver best-in-cass fuel efficiency and reliability. It is built robust and furthers the standards in the category to ensure better returns to the operators. 

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