India, Oct. 17 -- German truck major Daimler on Wednesday said it has commenced series production of the BSVI powertrain at its manufacturing facility near here for the launch of BSVI range of vehicles.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, the Indian subsidiary of Stuttgart-based Daimler said it has rolled out the first BSVI heavy duty powertrain from the facility at nearby Oragadam recently.

"Daimler Trucks already has eight years of experience, delivering over 14 lakh BSVI equivalent vehicles to customers.

It is therefore no surprise we are again leading the industry in the transition to cleaner-emission commercial vehicles", DICV MD and CEO, Satyakam Arya said.

DICV on Wednesday commenced series production of BSVI compliant OM926 engin...