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equipment with autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities Fuel-efficient engines: We have designed engines that are
is becoming increasingly popular in the industry. These machines more fuel-efficient and meet the latest emissions standards.
are equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and control These engines can help reduce fuel consumption and emissions,
systems, enabling them to operate autonomously or with minimal resulting in lower operating costs and better environmental
human intervention performance. We are providing our customers with engines that
Advanced materials: The use of advanced materials, such as can run with blended fuel, i.e., ethanol and petrol. All our machines
high-strength steel and lightweight composites, is becoming are essentially equipped to run on biodiesel; nevertheless, they
more prevalent in earthmoving equipment. These materials can can substitute 20 percent biodiesel right out of the factory. When
improve equipment durability, reduce weight, and increase fuel biodiesel is a possibility, that is a saving. Cat machines in India are
efficiency fully comply with the CEV Stage V emission norms, demonstrating
the company’s commitment to environmental standards. e.g.,
Tell us about your product portfolio. Game changing technology/ Cat motor grader have features like extended maintenance
products developed by your company. intervals and ECO mode that reduces the fuel consumption and
Caterpillar has been manufacturing in India for over fifty years. maintenance costs.
At present, our footprint includes state-of-the art manufacturing Advanced telematics: We are building value with big data. We
facilities, high tech research and development, as well as have introduced tamper proof product link device which has
numerous global support organizations. Off-highway trucks, anti-theft protection that helps the customer recover a stolen
large mining trucks, hydraulic excavators, motor graders, skid machine. We gather and transform data into actionable insights
steer loaders, backhoe loaders, engines, and generator sets are that provide game-changing customer value throughout the
among the products that we make in India. We don’t just build product life cycle. We provide real-time data on equipment
machines; we’re building India’s tomorrow, and our journey has performance, location, and maintenance needs. This data can
been both transformative and aligned with our global vision. India be used to optimize equipment utilization, reduce downtime, and
is an important global manufacturing hub, and recognizing it as improve overall efficiency. We also offer remote monitoring of
such, we’ve invested significantly in our local operations. the machines to provide preventative maintenance and reduce
We have an intricate network with hundreds of suppliers, not maintenance costs.
just serving our Indian customers but also catering to global Improved hydraulics: We have introduced new electrohydraulic
demands. Along with our subsidiary brands, we envision a more system in our excavators to reduce fuel consumption,
interconnected, efficient, and sustainable India. maintenance costs and improve operational controllability
We are committed to understanding the needs of our customers. and efficiency. This system reduces the potential for leaks and
Our technology solutions combined with the unmatched support limits energy waste by providing flow on demand to activate the
and experience of the Cat dealer network help customers hydraulics resulting in reduction of fuel consumption.
maximize their fleet efficiency and profitability. Advanced Technology: Cat technologies give the edge that

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