Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles, has introduced zero emission smart electric buses, marking its entry in the growing electric bus segment in India. VE Commercial Vehicles will integrate KPIT Technologies’ indigenously developed electrification technology, ‘Revolo’, on its industry leading bus platform - ‘Skyline Pro’.
Salient Features of Eicher Skyline Pro -E Smart Electric Bus
• Zero Emission
• Range of 177 kms on a single charge with AC
• Best-in-class intelligent transport system
• 9 metres long, air-conditioned buses
• 36% regeneration leading to less than 0.8 electricity units/km
• Compliant to highest safety standards, including ‘Nail Penetration’ test for batteries
• Top Up Charger for enroute charging
Manufactured at VECV’s manufacturing facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh Eicher Skyline Pro buses offer advanced safety, comfort and efficiency. The new electric, Skyline Pro E bus adds to the successful Skyline Pro range and marks a significant move in the company’s direction to build smart and sustainable transportation solutions for India. Revolo is an innovative versatile technology that can be applied to a large range of buses and other vehicle designs. It has been designed by KPIT, a global technology company working in automotive and mobility solutions. Revolo has a unique architecture which allows it to operate on a lower voltage. It also does significant regeneration to have the maximum possible range with the smallest possible battery. The system is modular and designed for Indian conditions.
The electrification technology and the buses are being developed in India. Commenting on this milestone development, Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles said, “The country is at the cusp of a new revolution in transportation, and it is our endeavor to provide India with the best mobility solutions. Together with KPIT Technologies Ltd., we bring our core competencies of a strong bus platform and indigenous technology to build the right products for the market. This further reinforces commitment to usher in modernization in the CV industry. The Smart Electric Skyline Pro E buses are certified to ply on Indian roads and we are confident they will bring great value to commuters, city transportation corporations and other organisations in this ecosystem. Our pan India network of dealerships and service stations will provide all the necessary service support and maintenance for operating these electric buses efficiently”
He further said, “The shift to electric vehicle technology is opening up a number of opportunities for the economy. It is a viable solution to India’s depleting air quality and increasing dependencies on traditional fuel resources. Along with the supporting policy framework, it will bring in positive implications across environment, social and economic parameters.”
Source: Eicher Trucks & Buses
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