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Arunachal's capital, Itanagar to get ropeway, electric buses soon

Arunachal Pradesh's capital, Itanagar, is set to improve its urban transport infrastructure with the introduction of a ropeway system and electric buses. The Mayor of Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC), Tamme Phassang, said on Tuesday night that discussions for the installation of the ropeway system are in the final stages. The IMC is engaging with companies based in Hyderabad and Gujarat to finalise the project, he said. The proposed ropeway will offer a scenic and efficient transport route connecting key areas of the city, operating between Lobi in Division 4, the Secretariat, Ganga Market, Chimpu and vice versa. In addition to the ropeway, the IMC is collaborating with Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) to operate 10 electric buses in the capital city, with the potential for future expansion, he said. It will depend on the success of the trials, he said. "These developments demonstrate IMC's dedication to modernising its transport network and promoting sustai

Union Budget 2024: No likely cut in fuel prices, PMAY allotment may rise

The Union Budget 2024 is expected to be announced in the third week of July. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting on June 20

JBM Auto rallies 4% on inking pact with MUON India for 2,000 electric buses

Macquarie Group has rolled out 'Vertelo,' an EV financing platform in India, offering financing, fleet management, and charging infrastructure solutions

Govt plans electrifying interstate buses with charging infra on key routes

Nearly 1.25-1.45 million buses (mainly diesel) operate on intercity or interstate routes currently, with around 250,000 controlled by state governments

Ashok Leyland lays foundation stone for electric bus plant in Uttar Pradesh

The primary focus will be on the production of electric buses while also having the capability to produce other vehicles powered by existing and other emerging alternative fuel

350 e-buses launched: CM Kejriwal says Delhi has highest such buses

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday flagged off 350 electric buses here. With the new buses, the number of electric buses in the DTC fleet has risen to 1650. Talking to reporters after the flag-off Saxena said, "These buses will contribute in a huge way in combating pollution. I am hopeful that we will be able to stop the pollution with these steps." Kejriwal said with the addition of these 350 buses, Delhi has become the first city in the country to have such a high number of electric buses. "Today, 350 buses have been flagged and now there are 1650 electric buses plying on the roads. Delhi is the first city in the country to have the maximum number of electric buses. This will definitely control pollution. Our effort is to phase out CNG buses," he added.

Delhi gets another 350 electric buses, overall number increases to 1,650

Delhi has now become the city with the maximum number of electric buses in the country

Olectra Greentech surges 23% in one week on healthy business outlook

The company had said the strong demand continues with its net order book position of electric buses standing at 8,209 numbers after delivering 214 buses in H1.

Rs 26,400 cr on the cards for FAME-III, Rs 200 cr to support e-tractors

Further discussions on basic contours of scheme are currently ongoing. Focus of proposed scheme will clearly be on enhancing electric-based and environment-friendly public transportation in country

EKA Mobility will supply 1,000 intercity electric buses to GreenCell

Electric vehicle maker EKA Mobility on Wednesday said it will supply 1,000 intercity electric buses to GreenCell Mobility. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which 1,000 intercity electric buses in 12-metre and 13.5-metre categories would be supplied by the company to GreenCell Mobility in the next few years, EKA Mobility said in a statement. EKA Mobility will be responsible for supply, sales, and service of these buses, along with delivering quality certification reports. "Our collaboration with GreenCell Mobility is strategically positioned to usher in a cleaner, more sustainable future through electric mass transportation," EKA Mobility Founder and Chairman Sudhir Mehta said. GreenCell Mobility MD and CEO Devndra Chawla said,"This partnership not only strengthens our position in the market but also significantly aligns with our long-term vision for sustainable mobility.

India's plan for 50,000 electric buses on its roads gets support from US

The new fund mechanism from the government is designed to mitigate manufacturers' risks as they access finance for fresh investments

Electric buses to account for 13% of new bus sales by FY25, says ICRA

E-bus penetration has reached 7 per cent in FY2023, it noted

E-buses expected to account for 11-13% of new bus sales by FY25: Icra

Electric buses are expected to account for up to 13 per cent of new bus sales by FY2025, rating agency ICRA said on Monday. Many state Electric Vehicle (EV) policies have announced specific targets and timelines for e-bus adoption, thereby creating a road map for electrification, it noted. With significant operational savings vis--vis conventional diesel buses, ICRA said it expects the demand for e-buses to continue to rise. "ICRA foresees electric buses (e-buses) to be at the forefront of India's electrification drive, with the segment expected to witness healthy traction going forward. ICRA estimates e-buses to account for 1113 per cent of new bus sales by FY2025," it said in a report. According to the report, it expects government subsidies and evolving technologies to play a role in further reducing the capital costs involved in e-buses. The traction in the e-bus segment is already visible over the past couple of years, with e-bus volumes as well as penetration levels improvin

Tata Motors to supply, operate 200 e-buses in Srinagar, Jammu for 12 yrs

Tata Motors on Thursday said it will supply and operate 200 electric buses in Srinagar and Jammu for 12-years for Jammu and Srinagar Smart City projects. The company has supplied the first batch of Ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses to Srinagar Smart City Ltd, via TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd, a group company, Tata Motors said in a statement. "The delivery of the electric buses is a part of its larger order to supply, maintain and operate 100 electric buses in Srinagar and 100 electric buses in Jammu, for a period 12-years for Jammu and Srinagar Smart City projects," it added. On the delivery of the first batch, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd Chairman Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay said, "this marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to safer, smarter and greener mobility solutions, and we look forward to playing a key role in shaping the future of public transport in Jammu & Kashmir. " Tata Motors said till date it has ...

Only electric, CNG, BS-VI diesel buses from Haryana allowed to enter Delhi

The Delhi government has directed that all buses coming to the national capital from Haryana will have to run on electric, CNG or BS-VI diesel, while buses from the NCR regions of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan need to follow these norms while coming to the city from Wednesday. The transport department of the city government said from July 1 next year, all buses coming to Delhi from any city or town in Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh shall only be electric, CNG and BS-VI diesel ones. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had said starting November 1, only electric, CNG and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and the cities and towns of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan falling in the National Capital Region (NCR). The measure aims to combat the air pollution caused by the diesel-powered buses operating in the region, with the ultimate goal of transitioning to electric vehicles. In a circular issued to Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and ...

Ban BS III and BS IV buses operating in NCR areas, says Gopal Rai

He conducted a surprise inspection of Kashmere Gate ISBT for diesel buses coming from NCR states as per the Delhi Government's efforts to tackle vehicular pollution

Delhi Mohalla bus scheme: DTC to sign contract to procure electric-busses

The Delhi government's ambitious 'mohalla' bus scheme is expected to be rolled out within the next few months with the DTC likely to sign a contract for procuring electric buses within this week, an official said on Wednesday. The mohalla bus service, announced in the 2023-24 Delhi budget, aims to deploy shorter nine-metre electric buses to boost last-mile connectivity in areas with roads that have less width or are crowded. "We are likely to sign a contract with the e-bus manufacturers this week or early next week for procurement of buses. The delivery of buses will take anywhere between three to five months," the official said. Last week, in an interview with PTI, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said strengthening last-mile connectivity is a key focus area of the government. We have held several consultations and also constituted a committee. I will also be holding one-on-one meetings with MLAs, and councillors to get first-hand experience. We are also planning to hold public .

Delhi govt inks pact with Switch Mobility for 950 low-floor e-buses

The Delhi government has inked an agreement with Switch Mobility for 950 low-floor electric buses. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot told PTI that the 12-metre buses would start arriving within four to six months. These e-buses will be equipped with CCTV cameras, panic buttons and GPS devices, Gahlot said, adding that Delhi has the highest number of electric buses in the country. In a post on X, Delhi Transport Commissioner Ashish Kundra said, "Delhi Government signs an agreement with @SwitchMobility for 950 low-floor 12-meter electric buses under National bus programme." Switch Mobility is the electric vehicle division of Hinduja Group's flagship company Ashok Leyland.

Electric buses can give us a future where planet will be livable: US

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday said electric buses can change the world and give a future where the planet will be liveable. The ambassador travelled in an Indian electric bus to attend a session on "accelerating deployment of electric buses in India". "It was very exciting for me to be on an Indian electric bus. We know that electric buses can change the world. They are quieter, cleaner, they help us reduce our carbon (footprint) and give us a future where our planet will be livable. "It is one of the reasons the United States government is working with our friends in the Government of India to get more electric buses on the streets of Indian cities. So, we have launched an initiative to have 10,000 electric buses be on Indian streets," he said. The United States and India launched a mechanism that will facilitate deployment of 10,000 made-in-India electric buses in cities across the country, bringing into reality a joint vision first announced during Prime ...

Economies of scale to take electric-bus penetration above 70% by 2030

India is expected to become one of the world's major electric vehicle markets by 2030, growing at a 49 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2030