As part of the new strategic partnership, LOG9 will provide RapidX, its fast-charging advanced battery solution for EKA’s new energy vehicles, including their recently launched pure electric bus range, the EKA E9.
see photosLog9 co-founder A Singhal CEO, K Hajela with COO S Mehta, president and H Thakur execution. Director, EKA
Electric vehicle and technology company, EKA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bengaluru-based battery technology startup Log9 Materials. As part of the new strategic partnership, LOG9 will provide RapidX, its fast-charging advanced battery solution for EKA’s new energy vehicles, including their recently launched pure electric bus range, the EKA E9. The battery technology will also move into EKA’s soon-to-launch range of light commercial vehicles. EKA, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries, is one of the three commercial vehicle manufacturers approved under the Champion OEM Scheme of Auto PLI Policy of the Government of India.
EKA recently introduced its first 9-metre pure electric and zero-emissions bus, the EKA E9 . has introduced
Speaking about the new partnership, Sudhir Mehta, President, EKA and Pinnacle Industries Ltd., said, “We are pleased to announce this new strategic alliance with Log9, a leading Indian battery technology company. At EKA, we are on a solid platform. We are committed to providing sustainable, efficient, reliable public and commercial transport in cities, and our collaboration with Log9 is another step in reinforcing our commitment. We are creating a new ecosystem in the global CV electric mobility We look forward to being equipped with powerful technology for large-scale customization.”
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Log9’s RapidX batteries are powered by InstaCharge battery technology that enables them to charge in less than 30 minutes on both EKA’s LCV and e-bus platforms. The company has leveraged its cell-to-pack capability to develop its InstaCharge battery which claims to offer 9x faster charging, 9x better performance and 9x battery life. LOG9’s InstaCharge technology reduces total charging time which further optimizes the usage of charging infrastructure and operational profitability for commercial vehicles. They are the first of its kind batteries in India for electric buses and SCVs that come with a 15-year warranty and long cycle life (more than 15,000 charge-discharge cycles).
Log9’s RapidX battery enables these vehicles to insta charge in less than 30 minutes
Commenting on this partnership, Akshay Singhal, Founder and CEO, Log9 Materials, said, “We are delighted to partner with EKA by Pinnacle Mobility Solutions to integrate our RapidX batteries into EKA’s electric bus and LCV trucks for the first time and The Log9’s RapidX battery will enable these vehicles to insta charge in less than 30 minutes, which in turn will reduce waiting times. or will increase the downtime and use of vehicles on the roads, while offering optimum power, performance and peace of mind to end users.”
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EKA recently introduced its first 9-metre pure electric and zero-emissions bus, the EKA E9. The company says that the bus has a streamlined vehicle design, while maximizing power and range due to its monocoque stainless steel chassis and complete overall structure. With a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than existing diesel-engined buses and other commercial vehicles, the EKA E9 also promises to deliver sustainability and profitability to all stakeholders. EKA is also developing a light commercial vehicle, which is designed to help increase range and reduce operating costs.
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