Page 5 - Electric Buses

Over 89,000 commuters got free rides on Delhi e-buses: CM Kejriwal

Over 89,000 commuters have travelled in Delhi's electric buses since they were flagged off by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an official statement said

150 e-buses inducted into DTC's fleet equipped with CCTV, panic buttons

On an average, these buses can run between 140-180 kilometres after being charged fully for two-and-a-half to three hours, officials said.

Delhi to flag off 150 e-buses on Tuesday; free 3 days rides for commuters

These buses emit zero smoke, have CCTV cameras, GPS, 10 panic buttons, ramps for differently abled, etc.

PMI Electro to set up commercial EV manufacturing plant in Maharashtra

The facility, for which the foundation stone was laid on Friday, would be in conformity with all green building norms and be commissioned by August 2023

Convergence Energy Services floats biggest ever tender for electric buses

Aims to deploy 5450 single decker buses and 130 double decker buses through the scheme

Delhi govt aims to bring 2,000 electric buses in coming years: CM Kejriwal

The AAP government aims to bring 2,000 electric buses in the coming years, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday

Delhi govt to inaugurate first 100 electric buses on January 14

Delhi government will inaugurate the first 100 electric buses on Friday, a Delhi government source said.

Karnataka's first ever rollout of electric buses for public transportation

JBM Auto Ltd., will supply 90 electric buses to Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) for its first electric bus project

CESL to launch the country's first grid scale battery storage program

Set to launch grand challenge for electric buses in cities

Delhi transport department to focus on procuring electric buses

In a bid to boost public transport without raising the city's air pollution, the Transport Department of Delhi government has now decided to focus on procurement of electric buses, officials said

DMRC to run feeder e-buses on pilot basis from Aug 12; no conductors

In a first for the DMRC, feeder electric buses will start playing on a trial basis in the city from August 12 to boost connectivity with the Delhi Metro network, officials said on Tuesday.

Can the policy push to EVs give a booster shot to pandemic-hit bus makers?

The high acquisition cost may still be a dampener for the financially beleaguered STUs

Delhi govt aims to convert its entire transport system to electric: Sisodia

The Delhi government aims to convert its entire transport fleet to an electric vehicle system in the next 25 years

DTC approves bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned electric buses

The Delhi Transport Corporation on Monday approved bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned low-floor e-buses, a move hailed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who said his government was committed to switching public transport to electric mode. The 300 electric buses, after approval by the cabinet, will start arriving from October and the entire induction will be completed by next February, said Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot who chaired the board meeting. "Along with private vehicles, we are also committed to switch public transport to electric," Kejriwal tweeted. "Delhi will defeat pollution with the joint efforts of the people & the government. Our EV Policy will set a precedent for the world." The 300 low-floor air-conditioned buses would be equipped with state-of-the-art features like real-time passenger information system, CCTVs, panic buttons, GPS and other facilities, and will be friendly for persons with disabilities. In view of passenger safety, especially for ...

670 electric buses, 241 charging stations sanctioned under FAME scheme

Government has sanctioned 670 electric buses for Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh, and 241 charging stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Port Blair

Ashok Leyland, ABB Power Grids team up for electric buses in India

Ashok Leyland will develop and manufacture electric buses with ABB's award-winning TOSA flash-charging technology along with operational support and service

UP to invite bids for 700 e-buses worth Rs 965 cr, Centre to finance 33%

As per state estimates, 200,000 charging stations will be needed over next few years to cater to the growing fleet of public and private EVs

Govt approves 5,595 e-buses in 64 cities under FAME India's second phase

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad got the highest number of buses at 300 each

Boost Kolkata's tram infra, explore dual-use of overhead power lines: TERI

The TERI official said according to a finding, Kolkatans use public transport for 79 per cent of their trips

China's Goldstone-BYD may lose orders for 130 e-buses over subsidy issues

Firm to scale down supply from 290 buses to 160, as Dept of Heavy Industries has not released subsidy for 130 buses to Karnataka and Telangana