Mahindra to Debut Airvan 8 Floats at EAA AirVenture Airshow

Mahindra Aerospace, a part of India’s Mahindra Group, has recently added Wipline 3450 amphibious floats to its Airvan 8 utility aircraft. Wipaire Inc. has begun feasibility testing on the aircraft with floats, and upon a successful outcome, a certification program will be launched later in 2014.

Oshkosh, Wis. 28 July 2014 – Mahindra Aerospace, a part of India’s Mahindra Group, has recently added Wipline 3450 amphibious floats to its Airvan 8 utility aircraft. Wipaire Inc. has begun feasibility testing on the aircraft with floats, and upon a successful outcome, a certification program will be launched later in 2014.
The Airvan 8 is known for its short takeoff and landing abilities and adding the amphibious floats increases the rugged aircraft’s versatility and appeal to operators in North America, especially in remote areas such as Alaska and Canada.
“We saw significant potential in adding floats to the Airvan 8 which has proved its utility across the globe, and in particular, the United States.” said Arvind Mehra, Executive Director and Global CEO of Mahindra Aerospace. “This addition answers a long pending request of our customers and by increasing the versatility of the Airvan 8, we can expand into previously unreachable territories.”The addition of floats to the Airvan 8 reinforces Mahindra’s position of manufacturing the most rugged, durable and versatile utility aircraft in the world. To learn more about the Airvan 8 contact: +1 855 424 7826 or sales@mahindraaerospace.com
Digital image of Airvan 8 on floats: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zvfdw0wjmxijuu8/Airvan%208%20Floats.JPG

About Mahindra Aerospace
Mahindra Aerospace led the Mahindra Group’s foray into utility aircraft and aerostructure manufacturing. Its utility aircraft business, based in Australia, currently produces the Airvan 8, the most capable, rugged and versatile utility aircraft in its class. Certified in 38 countries, over 200 are in service. Mahindra Aerospace is currently developing a 10-seat turboprop, the Airvan 10, which is on schedule for certification in 2014. The company also has a unique partnering agreement with India’s National Aerospace Laboratories to co-develop the 5-seat, low wing C-NM5.

The aerostructure manufacturing businesses of Mahindra Aerospace are based in India and Australia. Most recently, the company inaugurated its 25,000 sq. m (250,000 sq. ft.) state-of-the-art, AS9100C-certified facility near Bangalore, India, which is equipped with a suite of sheet-metal, surface-treatment and assembly capabilities to meet the stringent requirements of the global aerospace industry.
The Morwell, Australia based Aerostaff is an established supplier of close tolerance high precision sheet metal and value-added products to aerospace and defense customers across the globe.
To know more about Mahindra Aerospace, please contact:
Shanti Lakhan
Marketing Manager
Mahindra Aerospace
Phone: +1 218 576 9022
Email: slakhan@gippsaero.com
mahindraaerospace.com
About Mahindra
The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise through solutions that power mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business efficiency.

A USD 16.5 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 180,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology, financial services  and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries.

In 2014, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000, a comprehensive listing of the world’s largest, most powerful public companies, as measured by revenue, profit, assets and market value. The Mahindra Group also received the Financial Times ‘Boldness in Business’ Award in the ‘Emerging Markets’ category in 2013.

Visit us at www.mahindra.com

Mahindra

Who We Are

• Our Brand

  Mahindra builds three things: products, services, and possibilities.
  

Since 1945, we’ve built our company around the core idea that people will succeed if they are just given the opportunity. Employees across the Group constantly challenge conventional thinking to create solutions that make a significant difference in the lives of our customers.  That’s why everything we build—be it a tractor, financial service, solar-powered lamp, or software—is designed to empower you to reach your potential.  

Internally, we follow three basic tenets—accepting no limits, thinking alternatively, and driving positive change in everything we do.  These brand pillars guide all our actions and business decisions from deciding whether or not to enter a new field or planning a portfolio of services.

We hope you’ll take what we do and make it your own.

Mahindra News

Mahindra Partners' Parag Shah transformed from an entrepreneur to an intrapreneur

ET Bureau May 2, 2014, 08.00AM IST

Tags:

• settlement option|
• Insurability

• 

(My management mantra has…)

Position: Managing Partner, Mahindra Partners
Education: Bachelor's,Illinois Institute of Technology; MBA, Harvard Business School
Previous Jobs: Managing Director, Systems Marketing
Claim to Fame: Has successfully led investments across 11 companies
Management mantra: Always hire people smarter than you and empower them.
Biggest career challenge: Decision to transition from an entrepreneur to an intrapreneur.

Can The Next World Changing Idea Come from India

• 

MAHINDRA BUILDS THREE THINGS: PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND POSSIBILITIES.

MAHINDRA BUILDS THREE THINGS: PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND POSSIBILITIES.

We are many companies united by a common purpose—to enable people to Rise. We operate in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in utility vehicles, information technology, tractors, and vacation ownership. We have a growing presence in the automotive industry, aerospace, aftermarket, components, consulting services, defense, energy, financial services, logistics, real estate, retail, and two wheelers.  A US $16.5 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, we are more than 180,000 people in over 100 countries.

Maxximo Plus

The Maxximo Plus is the most technologically advanced mini-truck on Indian roads. When we designed the Maxximo, we thought ways to maximize the quantity of goods you can transport in a single trip.

Its large loading area (35 sq. ft.) offers the greatest-in-class payload of 850 kg. It can travel at up to 70 kmph, permitting you to make more trips faster. And its advanced engine gives you more power with less noise and vibration. But this performance doesn’t come at the cost of economy. Equipped with pioneering Fuel Smart technology, the Maxximo Plus allows you to choose between higher power and higher mileage, at the press of a switch.

This gives the Maxximo Plus the dual advantage of having the highest power in its class (26HP, 19.2 kW), as well as the highest mileage in its class (21.9 km/litre). Coupled with a maintenance cost that is 21% lower than other ordinary mini-trucks, this makes the Maxximo Plus a workhorse that’s uniquely suited to Indian conditions.

We know you spend long hours in your truck and we take your comfort just as seriously as we take the performance of our vehicles. We developed a 35 square foot cabin that’s longer, taller, and wider than all the other vehicles in its class. Our booster technology magnifies the braking pressure so you can decelerate faster with less effort, decreasing driver fatigue. Interested in learning more? Visit our website today!

Mahindra Alfa Champion Features & Advantages

About Mahindra Champion

Champion Alfa was launched in August 2005. Since then the vehicle has evoked good response in various markets including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Champion Alfa is the new smaller load variant (0.5 tonne) of the successful Mahindra Champion, a 0.75 tonne 3-wheeler in the cargo and passenger ranges. Champion Alfa offers many unique features along with a most powerful air-cooled direct injection diesel engine, which provides more power, better driving performance and extra fuel economy due to superior mileage. Champion Alfa has been designed to help in the distribution of various products like soft drinks, pharmaceuticals, FMCG products, poultry, eggs, mineral water, etc. Its comfort and safety features include a wide and tall cabin with good cross-ventilation, spacious cargo storage on a long wheel base offering extra stability, thus preventing the vehicle toppling in a loaded condition. Champion Alfa comes with six-month unlimited warranty and is available in various colours like bright red, turquoise green, golden yellow, blue and white.

Features of Mahindra Champion

More mileage Lower fuel cost Lower spares and maintenance cost More power 10.2 BHP water cooled DI engine Excellent power to weight ratio gives higher carrying capacity Rectangular tubular ladder type chassis for strength & loading Leading link type front suspension with coil spring Independent rear suspension with telescopic double acting shock absorbers Transversely mounted split type synchromesh gear box Fail safe dual circuit hydraulic brakes Fully integrated wiring harness Six months unlimited mileage warranty Separate starter motor for instant start Separate powerful alternator for excellent power Separate radiator fan for controlled cooling with thermoswitch gives excellent engine cooling Brighter rectangular head lights and tail lamps for safer night driving Instant start, fatigue-free steering movement and steering mounted combination switch Backed by Mahindra's nationwide network of service stations with trained and skilled manpower

Commercial Vehicles From Mahindra

The Alfa is a three wheeler goods carrier designed to make the loading, transportation, and unloading of small cargos easier. 

We equipped the Alfa with the largest and strongest cargo box yet at 24.5 cubic feet, and then adapted the structure to handle oversize loads.  First, we enlarged the side panels to help secure tall loads.  Second, we lengthened the wheel base to improve stability.  Third, we installed a heavy-duty steering column.  Finally, we used four-point wheel mounting on every wheel.  An affiliated CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) model, the Champion, is also available upon request. 

We strive to improve your work experience.  The Alfa’s cabin is more comfortable with easy entry and exit and excellent cross-ventilation.  We know that many of our customers’ livelihoods depend on their vehicle, so we’ve made the Alfa the only three wheeler with a full 24-month warranty. We support you at every step along the way, from designing to driving.

Mahindra Alfa Passenger Technical Specifications

Mahindra Alfa Passenger Specification

Technical Specifications

Engine
Engine Type	4-stroke, Single Cylinder, air cooled diesel engine
Bore/Stroke	86/68 mm
Displacement	395 cc
Compression Ratio	18.01
Compression Ratio	18.01
Max. Power (kw)	5.51 KW + 5% @ 3600 rpm
Max. Torque (NM)	16.7 Nm + 5% @ 2200-2800 rpm
Clutch Type	Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Transmission	Constant Mesh, 4 Forward + 1 Reverse
Steering	Handle bar
Chassis	Monocoque Chassis
Suspension
Front	Antidive leading link with helical spring & hydraulic shock absorber
Rear	Independent swinging arm and hydraulic shock absorber with rubber spring
Brakes
Type	Dual Circuit Internal expanding type hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake	Mechanical on Rear Wheel
Tyre Size	4.50" x 10", 8PR
Max. Speed	53 km/hr
Electrical System
System Voltage	12v
Battery	12 V, 50 A H
Wiper	Single speed, Single Blade,
Starting	Electric start
Head lamps	2 X 35 Watts
Fuel Tank Capacity(Diesel)	10.5 litres
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
Wheel Base	2005
Overall Width	1480
Overall Length	2990
Overall Height	1905
Wheel Track	1260
Min. Ground Clearence(Min.)	175
Turning Radius(Min.)	3500
WEIGHT (kg)
Max.GVW	800
Kerb Weight	480

Advantages of Mahindra Alfa 3 Wheelers

Mahindra Alfa Passenger

 

Mahindra Alfa Load

  

• OVERVIEW

 Prosperity now comes on 3 wheels. Here’s a range of 3-wheelers that combines style with solid performance. With a load of features that help you earn more on every trip. Take a look and choose the vehicle that suits you best.

• COMFORT

Deliver anything, with the Mahindra Champion Cargo. Discover additional features like a soft drinks carrier, side opening delivery van, aluminum delivery van or a garbage tipper. And you’ll discover that the Mahindra Champion Cargo is all that your business needs.

• EXTERIORS

The other important characteristics are :-

• Spacious
• Trailblazing technology
• Strongly marked wheel arches
• Expansive interiors
• Wide-body
• Extra large boot volume
• Robust silhouette
• Easy entry and exit

COLOURS AVAILABLE

Control: Champion Alfa is the new smaller load variant (0.5 tonne) of the successful Mahindra Champion, a 0.75 tonne 3-wheeler in the cargo and passenger ranges. Champion Alfa offers many unique features along with a most powerful air-cooled direct injection diesel engine, which provides more power, better driving performance and extra fuel economy due to superior mileage.

Interiors:

The Alfa's Spacious Passenger Cabin is its USP over competition. The Floor Panel is 20 per cent larger, while overall height is around 10 per cent more as compared to the competition. This ensures more head room, shoulder room & Leg space for the passenger. The driver also benefits from greater cabin space and more leg room, resulting in a comfortable ride.

Safety:

The Alfa is stylish, aerodynamic design Strong Superstructure consisting of thick, interconnecting tubes, ensure it stands apart from the crowd.

Models Available:

• Mahindra Alfa Passenger
• Mahindra Alfa

Mahindra xuv500 test drive video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb1jvpGrRzY

Karkkidaka Maholsav Celebrations

Mahindra USA President Mani Iyer: Most amazing thing about American work culture is the laughter

By Mani Iyer, President, Mahindra USA
I was sent to Mahindra USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra in Houston, Texas, in 1998. I was then designated Quality Manager and my primary role was to resolve product quality issues at our plant and in the field.
In 2005, after only 11 years in the market, we achieved our goal of becoming a top 5 tractor manufacturer in the US. I was named President of North American operations in 2009, the year the US entered a second Great Depression and saw the tractor market decline 40% from its high in 2004.

Anand Mahindra appeals for enhanced Road Safety

 

Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, has released a video message through Save LIFE Foundation, a Road Safety advocacy group, appealing for immediate measures to curb the high number of road accident deaths in India.

New Delhi, July 9, 2014: Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, has released a video message through Save LIFE Foundation, a Road Safety advocacy group, appealing for immediate measures to curb the high number of road accident deaths in India.
Describing road accident deaths as an epidemic and asking the public to join him in the campaign for safer roads, Mr. Mahindra said, “Most of these deaths could have been prevented. With the right traffic technology, training and public policies, millions of lives can be saved”.
Welcoming Mr. Mahindra’s support to the campaign, Piyush Tewari, Founder & CEO of Save LIFE Foundation said, “Mr. Mahindra is one of the most respected business leaders in the country. We are extremely glad that he has decided to lend his leadership and support to the crucial issue of Road Safety”.

Mahindra Auto Sector sells 38,466 units during June 2014

Mahindra’s Auto Sector sells 38,466 units during June 2014

Mumbai, July 1, 2014: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced its auto sales numbers which stood at 38,466 units during June 2014, as against 38,092 units during June 2013.



The Passenger Vehicles segment (which includes UVs and the Verito) sold 16,780 units in June 2014, as against 17,232 units during June 2013. The company’s domestic sales stood at 36,452 units during June 2014, as against 36,207 units during June 2013. In June 2014, the 4-wheelers commercial segment sold 14,138 units, while the 3-wheelers segment clocked 4,544 units. Exports for the month stood at 2,014 units.



Commenting on the monthly performance, Pravin Shah, Chief Executive, Automotive Division & International Operations(AFS), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, "We have achieved a marginal growth in our sales during June 2014 and do hope that the auto industry will continue to stay in a positive zone. The recent announcement by the government of an extension in the lowering of excise duty will provide a fillip leading upto the festive season. At Mahindra, we are happy with our exports performance for the first quarter of FY 2015, which has grown by 38% ".