Switch Mobility Ltd. (Switch), the new electrified commercial vehicles group backed by the Hinduja Group, announced its formal launch by combining the electric commercial vehicle operations of Ashok Leyland and the former Optare company to secure a leading global position in net zero carbon buses and light commercial vehicles. A new leadership team has been…
Ashok Leyland Ltd, India’s second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has announced that Optare Group Ltd, its majority-owned UK subsidiary, has been renamed Switch Mobility Ltd (Switch) as part of its drive towards electrification and new mobility services. Unveiling the new logo and name, Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman of Ashok…
Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, announced that its subsidiary Optare PLC has been recognised at EVIEs Awards. Optare’s MetroDecker EV has won OEM of the Year (Bus/Commercial Vehicle) at the 2020 EVIEs Awards. The Electric Vehicle Innovation & Excellence (EVIE) Awards are designed to shine a light on innovation and excellence in the…
Ashok Leyland’s subsidiary, Optare Plc, announced that after more than a decade of association with Optare Plc, John Fickling is stepping down as Chairman due to personal reasons. In his place, Optare announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Palmer as Non-executive Chairman. Commenting on the developments, Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, “John has played…
Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, announced another significant win by its subsidiary Optare PLC. It is partnering with Tower Transit Group in the launch of two new electric routes in London with the supply of 37 Metrodecker double deck EVs. The award winning Metrodecker EV, the world’s first zero emission double decker, is…