World-class Technology
To offer world-class technology that is relevant and affordable to the customer is the philosophy that drives R&D at Ashok Leyland. Over the years, this philosophy has been translated time and again into products that seamlessly integrate international technology with local needs
Value to the Customer
The immediate R&D priority is to harness and adopt technologies that provide value to the customer in an atmosphere enabling creativity and innovation. Powering those who "engineer tomorrows" with an enabling infrastructure has been top priority for the Company.
Vehicle ruggedness and longevity are a prime customer concern, as they directly impact earnings. Ever conscious of this, Ashok Leyland makes extensive use of a modern CAD set-up, a comprehensive test track facility (where cobble-stones are calibrated and reset periodically), accelerated fatigue testing rigs and rigorous durability testing facilities. Rigorous tests are carried out under stringent simulated conditions that replicate the most treacherous landscapes. Together they ensure that there is a constant improvement in the life and on-road performance of every make of Ashok Leyland vehicle to hit the roads. Safety, durability, through our R&D efforts.
- 1966 › Introduced full air brakes
- 1967 › Launched double-decker bus
- 1968 › Offered power steering in commercial vehicles
- 1979 › Introduced multi-axle trucks
- 1980 › Introduced the international concept of integral bus with air suspension
- 1982 › Introduced vestibule bus
- 1992 › Won self-certification status for defence supplies
- 1993 › Received ISO 9002
- 1997› India's first CNG powered bus joined the BEST fleet
- 2001 › Received ISO 14001 certification for all manufacturing units
- 2002 › Launched hybrid electric vehicle