GreenCell Mobility secures order for over 1,200 electric buses PM E-Bus Sewa scheme

In a boost to India's electric public transport push, GreenCell Mobility has secured a landmark order of over 1,200 electric buses under the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme, aimed at transforming urban mobility with sustainable, zero-emission solutions.The company has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for the supply and deployment of 472 Eicher electric buses across six cities in Madhya Pradesh, in partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV). Additionally, 750 cutting-edge electric buses will be deployed in 11 cities of Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with Pinnacle Mobility Solutions (EKA Mobility).advertisementBacked by Eversource Capital, GreenCell Mobility is already operating 900 electric buses across Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, and is now expanding its footprint further in Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
'This is a major milestone in our mission to transform mass mobility through zero-emission electric buses,' said Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility. 'We are proud to support the Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in their journey toward clean public transport through strategic partnerships, robust financing, and reliable operations.'The buses deployed under this initiative will feature advanced capabilities including over 250km range per charge, fast-charging, AI-powered energy optimisation, and zero tailpipe emissions. They will be equipped with air conditioning, real-time tracking, CCTV surveillance, ergonomic seating, air suspension, and enhanced safety systems, ensuring a comfortable and secure commute.advertisementVinod Aggarwal, MD and CEO of VECV, stated, 'We are delighted to partner with GreenCell Mobility in bringing Eicher electric buses to Madhya Pradesh—a state that has been our home for decades. These reliable buses have already logged over 1.4 crore kilometers across India.'Sudhir Mehta, Founder and Chairman of EKA Mobility and Pinnacle Industries, added, 'This collaboration with GreenCell and the Andhra Pradesh government is a significant stride toward building smarter and more sustainable cities.'The PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme is an initiative of the Centre, aiming to roll out 10,000 electric buses across the country. As part of this, CESL (Convergence Energy Services Limited) floated a tender for 4,588 e-buses for FY25. GreenCell's latest contracts mark one of the largest allotments under the scheme so far.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine

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