Orders are now coming quickly – six agencies already placed orders for a total of 255 electric buses.
Tata Motors is waking up in the electric bus segment in India. The company recently delivered 40 9m buses to Jammu and Kashmir.
The Ultra Electric buses for Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation are rated for 150 km (93 miles) of range with fast charging option and can take 31+1 passengers. Peak power output stands at 245 kW (145 kW continuously). Positive – probably also a necessity in India – is liquid cooling battery system.
“Manufactured at Tata Motors Dharwad plant, the Ultra Electric buses will have a traveling range of up to 150 kilometers on a single charge. The indigenously developed e-buses offer superior design and best-in-class features. The Li-ion batteries have been placed on the rooftop to prevent breakdown due to waterlogging. The batteries are liquid cooled to maintain the temperature within an optimum range and ensure longer life along with better performance in tropical conditions.”
“The new age Ultra Electric buses, powered by an Integrated Electric Motor Generator are built on existing proven platforms of Starbus and Ultra. With a max power of 245KW and continuous power of 145KW, the buses have a seating capacity of 31 + 1D seats. The buses will help in zero tailpipe emissions, 50% lower fuel costs, 20% better energy consumption and lower maintenance downtime as compared to diesel buses. As an industry first, there will be air suspension for both front and rear axles to make travel more comfortable for the commuters. Integrated electric motor generator with a peak power of 333HP can deliver 197HP continuously ensuring effortless driving in congested roads and frequent start stops needing no shifting of gears.”
The electric bus market is taking off. Tata Motors says that it received orders for a total of 255 buses from six transport agencies.
Taking into consideration the size and population of India, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
“The critical electrical traction components have been sourced from internationally known best-in-class suppliers in USA, Germany and China offering proven products. The buses have been tested and validated by Tata Motors across states including Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Assam and Maharashtra to establish performance in diverse terrains. The company has tenders to supply 255 electric buses to six public transport undertakings including WBTC (West Bengal), LCTSL (Lucknow), AICTSL (Indore), ASTC (Guwahati), JKSRTC (Jammu) and JCTSL (Jaipur). In addition to this, the company is also working on developing its electric mini-bus segment in the near future.”
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