The heatwaves in India are known to be extreme during summer and travelling at times like these without an airconditioned vehicle is a deadly venture. The playful summer season is soon bound to start in early June and we can anticipate the days to come as a hot and dry period. At times like these, everyone would wish for an air conditioner.
The well do people in our society could afford an A/C vehicle but what about people who cannot? This question has been haunting the state government of Gujarat. The hot weather in India especially in parts like Gujarat cannot be tolerated and the main reason for this rise in heat is due to the increased carbon footprint by running IC vehicles. So with this thought in mind, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani launched 50 air-conditioned JBM ECO-LIFE electric buses.
As per the deal to supply electric buses to Ahmedabad city, a total of 180 JBM electric buses are to be launched out of which 50 have already been deployed.
About JBM ECO-LIFE Electric Bus in Gujarat:
ECO-LIFE electric buses are manufactured by a company called JBM Auto Ltd. The company stated in a press release that their buses not only have a solution to the summer heat but can also save over 3,50,000 litres of diesel during 10 years of its operation which is quite impressive.
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The JBM ECO-LIFE electric bus is designed and equipped with all the contemporary features. This E-bus gets a real-time Passenger Information System (PIS), Vehicle location system, CCTV cameras, Panic alarm button for passengers and stop request buttons.
The bus also provides driver-oriented features such as Vehicle Health Monitoring System, Fire Detection and Suppression System etc.
The manufacturer has also provided efficient fast-charging stations at the Vastral bus depot. This will ensure that the buses will function efficiently throughout the day. The company has also commissioned state-of-the-art electric vehicle infrastructure and energy management systems to monitor and control the fleet of E-buses.
Nishant Arya, vice chairman of JBM Group stated that the launch of JBM's E buses in Ahmedabad is with respect to their all-time vision to provide eco-friendly mobility solution throughout the country. The company also mentioned that its electric buses are successfully running in other states and Union Territories of India such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP, Delhi and finally in Andaman and Nicobar.
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