Let us plan luxury electric buses that can travel from Mumbai to Delhi in just 12 hours: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari

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Let us plan luxury electric buses that can travel from Mumbai to Delhi in just 12 hours: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari

Such initiatives give a dynamic boost to the sustainable transportation sector and help achieve Prime Ministers’ vision of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari launches Ashok Leyland Electric Double-Decker Bus in Mumbai

By PIB Mumbai

Mumbai, 18 August 2022

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari launched Ashok Leyland Electric Double-Decker Bus named Switch EiV 22 in Mumbai today, August 18, 2022. Launching the electric bus, Union Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari said, “There is a need to transform the country’s transport system, looking from a long-term perspective. With a focus on reforming urban transport, we are trying to build a low carbon footprint and high passenger density integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) mobility ecosystem. With growing consumer demand for greener transport solutions, the Government’s vision and policies aim to encourage higher adoption of electric vehicles.”

As per Ashok Leyland, Switch EiV 22 is India’s first and unique electric double-decker air-conditioned bus, which has been designed, developed, and manufactured in India. The company informs that Switch EiV 22 is equipped with the latest technology, ultra-modern design, highest safety, and best-in-class comfort features.

Sharing his vision for the Delhi-Mumbai Express Highway, the Union Minister said: “My plan is to connect Nariman Point to Delhi. 70% of work has already been completed.” Exhorting the automobile companies, he added, “Let us plan luxury electric buses that can travel from Mumbai to Delhi in just 12 hours.”

Union Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari said that electricity as an automobile fuel is highly cost-effective when compared with other fuels like diesel. “Import of crude oil is a big challenge for the Government. Use of solar power has reduced the cost of electricity to a large extent.”

Pitching electricity as an alternative fuel, the Union Minister said 35% of pollution in the country is due to diesel and petrol. In this context, the Minister highlighted the need for import-substituting, cost-effective, pollution-free, and indigenous products. “It is time for India to start using alternative fuels like electricity, ethanol, methanol, bio-diesel, bio-CNG, bio-LNG, and green hydrogen for the automobile sector”.

Sharing his plans for the automobile industry, Shri Gadkari said, “My dream is to make the automobile industry from the current size of Rs. 7.5 lakh crores to Rs. 15 lakh crores by the end of the year 2024.” This is an achievable target, he added. The Minister observed that the sector has maximum employment potential and gives maximum taxes to central and state governments.

About Switch EiV (according to Ashok Leyland)

The Switch electric double-decker can ferry nearly twice the number of seated passengers as compared to a single-decker bus, with just an 18% increase in curb weight (without the passengers).

With contemporary styling and feel-good interiors and exteriors, the double-decker boasts of wide front and rear doors, two staircases, and an emergency door complying with the latest safety standards. The AC offers effective cooling in India’s hot climatic conditions, while the optimized seating for 65 passengers is the maximum number of seats to be offered in the given footprint.

Each seat has a lightweight cushion and the interiors come with car-like comfort for passenger convenience. This state-of-the-art electric double-decker serves as an ideal solution for urban commuting, as they occupy less road, terminal, and depot floor space per seated passenger.

Here is an informative video about the National Electric Mobility Mission by India Science TV
https://www.indiascience.in/videos/national-electric-mobility-mission-e-1

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