The company has used a mid-NOx strategy with mild EGR to improve emissions consistency and reduce AdBlue or DEF consumption
Mahindra Truck and Bus (MTB), a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, received the BS-VI homologation certification for its BLAZO X heavy commercial vehicle range from the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT). The Safety and Homologation Division of CIRT, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Shipping and Transport and the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU) offers certification and homologation of motor vehicles as per Central Motor Vehicle Act, 1989.
BLAZO X is a pioneer in the trucking industry with its patented FuelSmart™ technology and the range comprises multi-axle rigid truck, tipper and tractor trailer, from 28 to 55 ton GVW. BLAZO X range of trucks has emerged as a leader in fuel economy in just four years. In fact, the BLAZO X BS-VI will have standard fitment of advanced Mahindra iMAXX telematics technology, which is enabled with IOT, AI and machine learning capabilities. “This will give our customers accurate and full visibility of their trucks and operations for maximising asset utilisation and minimising cost of operation,” a press release said.
Vinod Sahay, CEO, Mahindra Truck and Bus and Mahindra Construction Equipment, said: “The awarding of the certificate is a proud moment for us since it is the culmination of our efforts to ensure that our BS-VI vehicles feature the same tried and trusted engine and aggregates with minimal change. This will enable our customers to focus on their businesses, rather than worrying about the new BS-VI technology-related changes in their trucks. Going ahead, in the BS-VI era too, we will ensure that we stay ahead of the curve and provide higher earnings and hassle-free ownership experience to our customers.”
Speaking on the occasion, Capt. (Dr.) Rajendra B. Saner-Patil, Director of Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), said: “It’s a pleasure to complete the testing for certification of the Mahindra BLAZO X BS-VI series, comprising multi-axle rigid truck, tipper, cargo and tractor trailer with capacities ranging from 28 to 55 tons in the stipulated time and issuing the first BS-VI certificate in year 2020 these vehicles.”
Mahindra Truck and Bus has always been at the forefront with innovations and has got the best-in-class technologies, leveraging the same tried and trusted mPOWER CRDe™ engine. The company has incorporated world-class SCR, DOC, DPF and EGR technologies in the very same engine, so that when the trucks become BS-VI-compliant, the part level changes are kept to a minimal.
The company has used a mid-NOx strategy with mild EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) to improve emissions consistency and reduce AdBlue or DEF consumption. “With BLAZO X BS-VI the company will ensure a cleaner environment and peace of mind when it comes to operating economics for the customers. The new BS-VI range will be supported by a wide service and spares network – over 153 3S dealership setups, 200 authorised service centres, a wide spares network of retail outlets, 34 strategically located parts’ plazas and three service corridors, namely, Kashmir-Kanyakumari, Delhi-Mumbai and Kolkata-Chennai.