Commercial EV maker EKA unveile its first e-bus E9. EKA E9 was unveile by the Minister in the Maharashtra Government, Aaditya Thackeray with Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of the EKA and Pinnacle Industries at the Pune Alternate Fuel Conclave (AFC).
EKA is a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries.
Organise 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 power by a 200KW electric motor, offer faster acceleration, more horsepower, greater traction power with 17% gradeability to tackle any terrain and a regenerative braking system, the company said in a release.
Sudhir Mehta Said :
“Electrification of commercial vehicles, public transport, especially the bus sector, is key to India’s decarbonisation strategy. Today, we are excited to launch our first electric bus EKA E9, to empower cities to achieve their zero-emissions targets,”.
EKA E9 buses are design and optimise to provide the best ride experience and best returns to the customers.
“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, maximise 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.
