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JBM Auto Limited Bags Contract Of Rs 7,500 Crore For 1,390 Electric Buses. (Photo: The Hindu Business Line)JBM Ecolife Mobility, a subsidiary of JBM Auto, has received a substantial order of Rs 7,500 crore for 1,390 electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme.Following a big announcement on March 19, JBM Auto Limited’s shares increased by around 10 percent.The company told the exchanges that its subsidiary – JBM Ecolife Mobility Private Limited, had been declared the L1 (Lowest Bidder) and had won the tender for an…

Last Updated: March 20, 2024, 12:11 ISTMaha Metro to Boost Last-Mile Connectivity with More Feeder Buses. (Photo: Pune.News)Maha Metro aims to enhance the overall commuting experience for residents and visitors alike, making public transportation more accessible and efficient in Pune.Maha Metro, the city’s metro service, plans to improve last-mile connectivity by expanding feeder bus services.Following the recent launch of a service from Ramwadi Metro station to Lohegaon airport, Maha Metro aims to approach the Pune…

Last Updated: March 04, 2024, 13:11 ISTBengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation Introduces Three New Metro Feeder Buses Across The City. (Photo: India Today)The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced three metro feeder buses for the city, set to operate from Monday.The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), in its latest move, has introduced three new metro feeder buses.The buses will operate from today onwards. These brand-new feeder bus services will operate from various locations…

Image via NBC 9News. A lot of fuss was made this winter when some Tesla owners in Chicago experienced difficulty charging – but that wasn’t the experience for the majority of EV owners. In Colorado’s West Grand School District, electric school buses didn’t perform as well as their diesel counterparts. They performed better. The town of Kremmling, Colorado is one of the coldest towns in the country, where high altitudes and northen winds combine to drive morning temperatures in the winter…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It was seven years ago that Matthew Belasco started worrying about the health of students riding the bus at Pittsburg Unified in California. As he watched hundreds of youth pile onto the big yellow vehicles each day, his eyes focused on the black plume of diesel smoke belching from the tailpipe.…

Photo: Alexander Dennis Seattle will become the first in the US to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging technology. Sound Transit, Seattle’s public transit agency, has ordered 33 Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV double-decker electric buses and 15 60-foot articulated electric buses. They’ll be powered by 13 300 kW in-ground inductive chargers made by King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based wireless EV charging company InductEV. The double-decker buses, which will…

Last Updated: February 13, 2024, 12:07 ISTKarnataka Budget Session 2024: Metro Extensions and New Buses Enhance Connectivity.With improved travel convenience and a push towards greener transport, Karnataka is on the path to a more sustainable and commuter-friendly future.The Karnataka Budget Session 2024 began on February 12 with Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s opening speech.Running until February 23, this session focuses on discussing the state’s financial plans and legislative priorities.The Karnataka Budget Session…

Published By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 05, 2024, 15:46 ISTKSRTC New Ashwamedha Classic Buses. (File photo)Speaking about the same, the Chief Minister said that 5,800 buses will be added to the fleet of state transport units in the current financial year.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday flagged off 100 newly designed “Ashwamedha Classic” point-to-point express buses. Launched by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), these newly inducted buses, which are upgraded versions of…

Saskatchewan’s capital city is moving forward with plans to electrify its Regina Transit fleet, signing a five-year contract with Nova Bus to acquire 53 battery electric city buses. A subsidiary of the Volvo Group based in Quebec, Nova Bus manufactures long-range electric bus options with absolutely massive battery packs — up to 564 kWh on its biggest models, with the option of DC fast-charging or charging through overhead wires. The first installment of its larger order will see seven of its…

Tootbus, a prominent sightseeing bus company around Europe, has partnered with electric fleet specialist VEV to deliver more sustainable mobility across its entire operations. Tootbus is currently operating buses that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil but is adopting BEV and solar technology with VEV’s help. Tootbus describes itself as the world’s first clean energy sightseeing bus company, specializing in hop-on hop-off tours around Europe, including Bath, London, Paris, and Brussels. With such…