The electric bus, dubbed ‘Shivai’, will be deployed on June 1, 2022 and will run on the Pune-Ahmednagar route. In all, Greencell will deploy 50 electric buses for MSRTC for intercity travel across Maharashtra.
see photosGreencell to deploy 50 electric buses for MSRTC for intercity travel across Maharashtra
Greencell Mobility, a company offering electric mobility as a service platform, has announced that it will deploy its intercity e-bus for the Maharashtra Regional State Transport Corporation (MSRTC). The electric bus, which will come under the ‘Shivai’ category of buses, will be deployed to mark the day of establishment of MSRTC on June 1, 2022, and will run on the Pune-Ahmednagar route. In all, Greencell will soon deploy 50 electric buses for intercity travel across Maharashtra for MSRTC in the cities of Pune, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Nashik and Solapur. The remaining electric buses will be deployed in a phased manner.
Greencell Mobility says it wants to create a ‘green route’ in Maharashtra with its 12-metre buses. The company said it plans to run 10 electric buses between Pune and Aurangabad as an extension of the route, while 12 buses will run on the Pune-Kolhapur route. There will be 18 buses on the Pune-Nashik route and 10 buses between Pune and Solapur. MSRTC introduced the Shivai range of electric buses for intercity commuting in 2019.
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The electric bus, which falls under the ‘Shivai’ category of buses, will be deployed on June 1, 2022, to mark the foundation day of MSRTC.
Ashok Agarwal, MD & CEO, Greencell Mobility, said on the occasion, “With these e-buses, the aim is to promote green and sustainable public transport in the state. We are very happy and look forward to partnering with MSRTC in this endeavour. To provide a comfortable, safe and green route of travel to the passengers.
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The electric buses are equipped with Li-ion batteries, and also support fast charging, giving a charge time of 90-120 minutes. The buses will come with a range of 250 km on a single charge, and will be standard luxury coaches suitable for local transport and will have an air-conditioned cabin. Greencell claims that a total of 3,743 tonnes of CO2 with zero tailpipe emissions will be avoided over the lifetime of these buses.
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Electric bus adoption has gained traction in India and many cities along with state governments have embarked on the journey to electrify their bus-based transport system. This is further accelerated by the Rapid Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME) Phase-II scheme of the Government of India.
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