Commercial EV maker EKA unveils its first e-bus E9
PTI, Apr 4, 2022, 10:43 AM IST
Image source: Pinnacle Industries
Mumbai: Commercial electric vehicle maker EKA on Saturday unveiled its first e-bus E9. The e-bus was unveiled by the Minister of Tourism and Environment in the Maharashtra Government Aaditya Thackeray along with Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of the EKA and Pinnacle Industries Limited at the Pune Alternate Fuel Conclave (AFC) on Saturday. EKA is a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries.
Organized by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), in association with the Maratha Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), the conclave is an initiative of the Maharashtra Government.
EKA E9 is powered by a 200 KW electric motor, offering faster acceleration, more horsepower, greater traction power, along with 17 percent gradeability to tackle any terrain, and a regenerative braking system, the company said in a release.
“Electrification of commercial vehicles, public transport, especially the bus sector, is key to India’s decarbonization strategy. Today, we are excited to launch our first electric bus EKA E9, to empower cities to achieve their zero-emissions targets,” said Mehta.
Eka buses are designed and optimized to provide the best ride experience and best returns to the customers, he said, adding, “With the new EKA E9, we offer a global platform for clean, efficient, and profitable public transport to meet the rising demand on important markets that are ready for the shift to electromobility.”
EKA said its first battery-electric bus features a new streamlined vehicle design, maximized power and range, and with a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lower than existing Internal Combustion engine powered buses, the new vehicle promises to deliver sustainability and profitability to all stakeholders.
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