GreenCell Mobility Pvt Ltd, an e-mobility-as-a-service (eMaaS) provider in India acquired a strategic stake in two Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) companies incorporated by PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd (PMI).
PMI is a ‘zero-emission’ commercial vehicle manufacturer in India that has bagged bids for deploying 350 electric buses along with the charging infrastructure across the cities of Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Jhansi in the State of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
“We are extremely happy to invest in the state of Uttar Pradesh to promote green and sustainable public transport. We are looking forward to a much deeper commitment and long-term relationship with the state and PMI as our partner,” said Ashok Agarwal, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility.
The e-buses are aimed at creating ‘green routes’ in UP through its state-of-the-art 9-meter buses. The city of Lucknow and Kanpur will get 100 buses each, Varanasi and Prayagraj will get 50 buses each, and Gorakhpur and Jhansi will get 25 buses each, the company said in a statement.
Few key features of the e-buses will be:
- Zero tailpipe emissions
- Single charge range of 120 km with capability to do 200 km in city traffic with opportunity charging.
- 151 kWh liquid-cooled Li-on battery with fast charging capability (30-45 minutes)
- Low floor bus (650 mm) having Monoque chassis
- Automatic transmission and ultra-silent air-conditioned cabin
- Easy to drive in congested city traffic
- Superior pick up (Torque 3000 N-m)
- Height-adjustable power seats for driver
- A comfortable ride with full air suspension system
- Wheel-chair access with ramp provision
- CCTV enabled with mobile charging points for commuters
“We are elated to partner with GreenCell Mobility to provide city bus service in six cities of Uttar Pradesh,” said Satish Jain, Managing Director, PMI Electro Mobility.
“The investment by the companies is a step towards sustainable investing. We thank the government of Uttar Pradesh to provide us the opportunity and GreenCell Mobility for trusting our vision.”