The global partnership aims to develop electric vehicles. Iveco partnership In the late 1980s Iveco investment and partnership resulted in Ashok Leyland launching the 'Cargo' range of trucks based on European Ford Cargo trucks. The Cargo entered production in 1994, at Ashok Leyland's new plant in Hosur. These vehicles used Iveco engines and for the first time had factory-fitted cabs. Though the Cargo trucks are no longer in production and the use of Iveco engine was discontinued, the cab continues to be used on the Ecomet range of trucks as well as for several of Ashok Leyland's military vehicles. The Cargo was originally introduced in versions; later, heavier-duty models from were progressively introduced. ETG Group On 26 May 2022, Ashok Leyland has announced partnership with ETG Group to strengthen its partnership in Africa. As part of the tie-up, ETG Logistics (ETGL) will operate dealerships for Ashok Leyland in six key southern African countries. Products Buses Current range MTC 12M: all applications (chassis only) 12M FESLF: City bus (integral) Viking: All applications (integral and chassis only) Cheetah: all applications (integral and chassis only) Eagle: All applications (integral and chassis only) Electric Bus: All applications (integral) Freedom: intercity bus (integral and chassis only) Hawk: All applications (integral and chassis only) Falcon: All applications (integral and chassis only) Hybus low floor: City and tarmac bus (integral) JanBus: City and tarmac bus (integral) JanBus is the world's first single step front engine bus introduced by Ashok Leyland . Lynx: All applications Mitr: metro feeder, school, staff (integral) Ashok Leyland MiTR (or MiTR) is a Minibus manufactured by Ashok Leyland in Joint venture with Nissan. The vehicle was unveiled in January 2014 during the 12th Auto Expo 2014 and was launched in July 2014. Oyster: All applications (integral and chassis only) 12M RE: City bus (integral) RESLF: City and tarmac bus (integral) REULE: City and tarmac bus (integral) Sunshine: School bus (integral) Titan: City bus (chassis only) In 1968, production of the Leyland Titan ceased in Britain, but was restarted by Ashok Leyland in India. The Titan PD3 chassis was modified, and a five-speed heavy duty constant-mesh gearbox was used together with the Ashok Leyland version of the O.680 engine. The Ashok Leyland Titan continued in production for many years. Former range Comet Early products included the Leyland Comet bus which was a passenger body built on a truck chassis sold in large numbers to