Bengaluru: CM Basavaraj Bommai flags off 75 new technology advanced electric buses

75 new advanced technology electric buses are all set to join the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (BMTC) fleet soon. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday flagged off these 75 buses which will play a key role in reducing Bengaluru's carbon footprint.

TN City Desk

Updated Aug 15, 2022, 09:11 IST

Bengaluru: 75 Switch Mobility electric buses to hit city roads soon

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday, August 14, flagged off 75 'Switch EiV 12 buses' to cater to the needs of the people in Bengaluru. These buses will not only aid the commuters but will also have an important role in reducing the carbon footprint in the city.

These new technologically advanced electric buses are a part of the 300-strong electric bus order given to Switch Mobility Limited. These buses will be added into the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) fleet.

Switch Mobility which is a next-generation carbon-neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle company, will supply and be responsible for operating and maintaining the 300 buses, the company said in a release.

"In order to cater to these needs, Switch India launched the Switch EiV 12 platform in June 2022 and today we are delighted to begin initial deliveries of our Switch EiV buses to BMTC as part of our 300-strong electric bus order," said Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer, Switch India and Chief Operating Officer of Switch Mobility Ltd.

The buses will play a vital role in reducing the carbon footprint in the city. Mahesh Babu added that a reduction of over 14,500 tonnes of CO2 per year is equivalent to planting 87,000 trees.

The electric buses are also fitted with new-generation, highly efficient, modular batteries with advanced lithium-ion NMC chemistry, specially formulated for the Indian market and climatic conditions, the company said.

The modular batteries boost the capacity per battery cell for the same weight enabling a higher range of kilometres.

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