Olectra Greentech, a leading electric bus manufacturer in India, has bagged an order for 5150 electric buses worth Rs 10,000 crore from the Maharashtra government. The order was awarded by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).
The buses will be supplied over a period of five years. The first batch of buses will be delivered in the next six months.
The buses will be manufactured at Olectra’s plant in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The plant has a capacity to manufacture 10,000 electric buses per year.
The buses will be powered by lithium-ion batteries and will have a range of up to 250 km on a single charge. The buses will be equipped with features such as a GPS tracking system, CCTV cameras, and a panic button.
The order for 5150 electric buses from the Maharashtra government is a major boost for Olectra Greentech. The company is now the leading supplier of electric buses in India.
Olectra Greentech has a strong track record of supplying electric buses to the government and private operators. The company has supplied electric buses to the governments of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
The order from the Maharashtra government is a vote of confidence in Olectra Greentech’s technology and capabilities. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for electric buses in India.
About Olectra Greentech
Olectra Greentech is a leading electric bus manufacturer in India. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Olectra Greentech has a strong track record of supplying electric buses to the government and private operators.
Olectra Greentech’s electric buses are powered by lithium-ion batteries and have a range of up to 250 km on a single charge. The buses are equipped with features such as a GPS tracking system, CCTV cameras, and a panic button.
Olectra Greentech has a manufacturing plant in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The plant has a capacity to manufacture 10,000 electric buses per year.
Benefits of Electric Buses
Electric buses offer a number of benefits over traditional diesel buses. These benefits include:
- Reduced emissions: Electric buses produce zero emissions, which helps to improve air quality.
- Lower operating costs: Electric buses have lower operating costs than diesel buses, due to the lower cost of electricity.
- Quieter operation: Electric buses are quieter than diesel buses, which makes them more comfortable for passengers and residents.
The Future of Electric Buses
The demand for electric buses is growing rapidly in India. The government of India has set a target of electrifying 30% of all public buses by 2030.
Olectra Greentech is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for electric buses in India. The company has a strong track record of supplying electric buses to the government and private operators. Olectra Greentech is also investing in R&D to develop new technologies for electric buses.
The future of electric buses in India is bright. Olectra Greentech is a leading player in the electric bus market and is well-positioned to grow its business in the coming years.