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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
GreenCell Mobility wins order for over 1,200 electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme
GreenCell Mobility has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the supply and deployment of more than 1,200 electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. The order includes 472 Eicher electric buses for use across six cities in Madhya Pradesh and 750 buses to be supplied in partnership with EKA Mobility across 11 cities in Andhra Pradesh. In Madhya Pradesh, GreenCell will work alongside VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) , while the Andhra Pradesh deployment will be carried out in collaboration with Pinnacle Mobility Solutions (EKA Mobility). GreenCell Mobility, backed by Eversource Capital, stated that it is also setting up the required charging infrastructure to support these operations. The company already operates 900 electric buses in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Industry collaboration and government support Devndra Chawla , MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility, said, 'GreenCell Mobility is honoured to collaborate with the Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to support the state's transition to sustainable public transport. These projects are a major milestone in our mission to transform mass mobility through zero-emission electric buses. Backed by strategic partnerships with leading OEMs and a robust financing model, we are committed to making clean, efficient public transportation accessible throughout India's growing cities—while delivering a safe, reliable, and superior guest experience.' Vinod Aggarwal , MD & CEO of VE Commercial Vehicles, added, 'We are delighted to take the next step with GreenCell Mobility by introducing Eicher electric buses in their operations under the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme. These buses are built on reliable technology and have already clocked 1.4 crore kms across India. It is a matter of pride for us that these buses will operate in the state of Madhya Pradesh which has been home to Eicher Trucks and Buses for over four decades.' The PM e-Bus Sewa scheme aims to deploy 10,000 electric buses across India. In FY25, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) issued a tender for 4,588 buses under this scheme. The electric buses offered by GreenCell Mobility include features such as a driving range of over 250 kilometres per charge, fast charging, AI-based energy management, CCTV surveillance, real-time tracking, air suspension, low noise levels, and advanced safety systems, the company said.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
GreenCell to deploy 1,222 e-buses in MP, Andhra under PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme
New Delhi: GreenCell Mobility has received the Letter of Award (LoA) for the supply and deployment of 472 Eicher electric buses in Madhya Pradesh under the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme . In addition, the company has been selected to deploy 750 electric buses across 11 cities in Andhra Pradesh in partnership with Pinnacle Mobility Solutions (EKA Mobility), bringing the total order to 1,222 buses. For the Madhya Pradesh project, GreenCell Mobility has partnered with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) to introduce electric buses in six cities across the state. In Andhra Pradesh, GreenCell will work with EKA Mobility for the supply and deployment of the 750 buses. GreenCell Mobility is backed by Eversource Capital and currently operates 900 electric buses across Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. With the new projects, the company will expand its footprint to Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The company is also developing the required charging infrastructure for these deployments. Commenting on the development, Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility, said, 'GreenCell Mobility is honored to collaborate with the Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to support the state's transition to sustainable public transport . These projects are a major milestone in our mission to transform mass mobility through zero-emission electric buses. Backed by strategic partnerships with leading OEMs and a robust financing model, we are committed to making clean, efficient public transportation accessible throughout India's growing cities—while delivering a safe, reliable, and superior guest experience.' Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, said, 'We are delighted to take the next step with GreenCell Mobility by introducing Eicher electric buses in their operations under the PM E-Bus Seva Scheme. These buses are built on reliable technology and have already clocked 1.4 crore kms across India. It is a matter of pride for us that these buses will operate in the state of Madhya Pradesh which has been home to Eicher Trucks and Buses for over four decades. We thank the Government of Madhya Pradesh and GreenCell Mobility for partnering with us to introduce eco-friendly public transportation.' Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman of EKA Mobility & Pinnacle Industries Limited, said, 'We are proud to partner with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and collaborate with GreenCell Mobility to deliver green, smart, and efficient transportation solutions for the people of the state. This partnership marks a significant step toward building smarter, more sustainable cities across India.' The PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme is part of the central government's plan to deploy 10,000 electric buses across the country. In FY 2024-25, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) floated a tender for 4,588 electric buses under the scheme.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
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 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 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 to Auto Today Magazine
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UT seeks MHA nod to acquire 100 e-buses to replace diesel fleet
1 2 Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has sought financial approval from the ministry of home affairs (MHA) for Rs 595.50 crore to acquire 100 new electric buses through e-tender for a 12-year period. These electric vehicles are intended to replace the existing diesel buses scheduled for retirement in November. Following prolonged delays exceeding a year from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in providing electric buses under the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme due to legal complications, the UT transport department has decided to proceed independently. They have developed a comprehensive financial model and forwarded it to the MHA for approval, aiming to secure 100 new electric buses by November. The administration has highlighted to the MHA that transitioning from diesel to electric buses would result in savings of approximately Rs 9.55 crore, based on comparisons of various operational costs including capital, fuel, manpower, and maintenance expenses. In their communication to the MHA, the UT administration said, "It is informed that as per the delegation of financial powers of the Chandigarh administration, the UT administrator is competent to accord approval for works amounting to Rs 100 crore. Since in this case there is a financial implication amounting to Rs 595.50, approval from the MHA will be required." "It is therefore requested that administrative approval be accorded to float an e-tender amounting to Rs 595.50 crore, following the same lines as the RFP floated by MoHUA for the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme to acquire 100 buses for a period of 12 years through the e-tendering process." "It is intimated that the rates per km have been based on the rates received per km in the e-tender floated by MoHUA through Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) without revision of the per km fee. It is also specifically mentioned that the per km rates mentioned above are inclusive of electricity charges." Savings from e-buses Providing details of the current electric bus operations in the city to the MHA, the UT administration said 80 electric buses are in operation in Chandigarh, hired in two lots. The first lot of 40 e-buses was put into commercial operation in Nov 2021 by Ashok Leyland at a rate of Rs 59.98 per km. The second lot of 40 e-buses began operation in Oct 2022 by VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd at a rate of Rs 44.99 per km. Since the operation of these 80 e-buses, there has been a diesel saving of 3310 KL and a reduction of 8,740 tons of carbon emissions as of April 29, 2025. Condemnation chart of buses in Chandigarh Financial Year-----------Condemnation Tri-city------------Condemnation Long Route 2025-2026----------------------100 Buses--------------------------------0 2026-2027-----------------------170 Buses-------------------------------88 Total--------------------358 Buses
