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EQUIPMENT even in on- and off-road conditions. Known for its durability and the JUXe marks JK Tyre’s foray into low-noise tyres, aligning with the

company’s commitment to sustainability. Low-noise tyres not only
sturdiness, the tyre is built for use in tippers on drive and dummy axles.
contribute to a quieter urban environment but also promote eco-
JETWAY JUXe: Specially designed for electric buses, the JETWAY
friendly transportation solutions, making them ideal for the evolving
JUXe is a revolutionary tyre in the category posited to redefine
performance and sustainability standards in the electric vehicle (EV)
The JETWAY JUXe tyre will also be deployed on TATA Motors’ EV
segment. The low RRc tyres enable electric buses to travel more
buses, demonstrating a collaborative effort to drive innovation and
kilometers per charge, contributing to enhanced efficiency and needs of India’s sustainable mobility landscape.
operational cost savings. In addition to its energy-efficient design, sustainability in India’s public transportation sector.
VOLVO CE UNVEILS NEW ‘BUILT FOR BHARAT’ EC210 breaking, general construction, waste management, quarries,
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR sand mining, etc. Additionally, the users get to book a service
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE India) unveiled the new at their fingertips through its user-friendly mobile app and get a
EC210, a ‘Built for Bharat’ 20-tonne class hydraulic excavator service assurance within 48 hours to maximize machine uptime.
today. The introduction of this excavator reinforces company’s “As India embarks on its remarkable infrastructure growth journey
strong commitment to the growing Indian CE market to provide driven by the government’s vision and commitment, we foresee
innovative and technologically advanced solutions designed exponential demand for construction and mining equipment
specifically to the needs of customers in the country. The EC210 across sectors such as rail, road, ports, airports, and power
excavator has a range of features to ensure superior performance, projects. At Volvo CE, we are committed to lead this transformation
exceptional fuel efficiency and lower maintenance. Kamel by offering India-centric solutions through our latest technological
Sid, (Global) Head of Operations at Volvo CE unveiled the new innovations,” said Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director of Volvo
excavator in the presence of Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing CE India. “The all-new EC210 exemplifies our commitment and
Director, Volvo CE India and other senior leaders. approach to deliver products that deliver ‘Zyada’ performance
As part of the EC210 launch, Volvo CE has introduced a new brand and reduced cost of ownership to the value-
campaign, ‘Karo Zyada Ki Umeed’. This campaign, via its soul conscious Indian customer. With this product
film, reflects the human mindset of expecting more, striving for launch, we have also built a supporting
excellence and pushing boundaries. It highlights the key value ecosystem by widening our sales network,
proposition of EC210 under the 4 pillars of Zyada Performance, investing in digital technologies to enable
Zyada Value, Zyada Savings and Zyada Uptime. 48-hours service assurance and strategically
The all new EC210, a 20-tonne class crawler excavator offers partnering with Shriram Automall for easy exchange or disposal
superior performance, versatility across applications, industry- of used machines, thus enabling circularity,” he added.
leading safety and operator comfort, and ease of servicing. Alongside the EC210 launch, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo
With best-in-class attachment configuration and next-generation CE) has also partnered with Shriram AutoMall (SAMIL), India’s largest
positive control hydraulics system, it offers unmatched precision ‘phygital’ marketplace for pre-owned vehicles and construction
and faster response time. It also comes with Made in India, T3 equipment. This collaboration aims to establish a robust ecosystem
electronic engine which is capable to deliver high torque even at for machine exchange and disposal, serving customers interested
low RPM and is yet exceptionally fuel-efficient due to 10 working in purchasing new Volvo machines by replacing their existing fleet.
modes for different applications. The do-it-all excavator offers This initiative aligns with Volvo’s strategic ambition of promoting
high reliability and exceptional fuel efficiency at any of the light, circularity in equipment lifecycle management, supporting
medium or heavy-duty applications such as road building, rock sustainable practices for second-life and end-of-life disposal.

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