Electric buses are the face of advanced public transport that people and the environment deserve. India has already taken the first step towards making this effort a success.
Cleaner and more efficient electric vehicles are slowly taking over Indian roads. The growth of EVs in India is certainly a boon given the high fuel prices and the rising level of global warming. Taking this effort a step further, the Indian government has also introduced electric buses in some cities and it has become quite common to see electric buses on Indian roads.
Here are 5 great electric buses that you can easily drive in India.
Tata Starbus Urban 9/12m AC Bus
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Tata Motors is a leader in the electric bus market with its Tata Starbus Urban 9/12 meter AC bus. It is a technologically advanced vehicle that is equipped with a 186 kWh L-ipn battery that produces 145 Kw of continuous power and a maximum power output of 245 Kw. It has a huge range of 150 kms and a special regenerative braking system enhances the efficiency of this vehicle. The Tata Starbus Urban 9/12 Meter AC Bus has a top speed of 75 kmph.
Ashok Leyland Circuit S
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Ashok Leyland is a household name in the commercial vehicle industry. The Ashok Leyland Circuit S electric bus is powered by a 500 kWh battery that gives a range of 50 km on a single charge. The bus features fast battery swapping technology that allows rapid battery replacement within 2 minutes at any Sun Mobile battery station in the city. The bus has a seating capacity of 30 passengers plus D and is comparatively light.
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It has become very common to see the OLECTRA electric bus on Indian roads. The company has a major contract to manufacture electric buses and premium commercial buses in India. The OLECTRA electric bus has a huge range of 250-300 kilometers per charge. The Olectra C9 is powered by two 180 kW L-ion electric motors that can generate 3000 Nm of torque and up to 480 bhp. With fast charging, the battery can be fully charged in 2-3 hours. It can accommodate 45-49 passengers at a time and is an ideal bus for long distance travel.
JBM Eco-Life Electric
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JBM Eco-Life Electric Bus is India’s first 100% electric bus. This bus is powered by an L-ion battery which provides a really good range of around 250 kms per charge. The bus has an electric motor that generates 80 to 160 kWh of electricity. It takes 2-3 hours to get fully charged with fast charging. The bus is loaded with features like CCTV cameras, stop request button, panic button in case of emergency etc.
Olectra eBuzz K6 LuXe
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Olectra Greentech Limited launched this 7-meter electric minibus in 2018. It is the first of its kind to be manufactured in India. The Olectra eBuzz K6 LuXe is powered by a 180 kWh motor that produces up to 1800 Nm of torque. The L-ion battery offers a maximum range of 200 kms per charge. It is also equipped with regenerative braking which enhances the overall efficiency of the vehicle. It has a top speed of 80 kmph and the battery can be fully charged in 3-4 hours with fast charging.
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Electric buses are not only impressive in their capacity and power but also in the amount of pollution they are going to curb. The future is clean and green with such public transport.
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