EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company (with Mitsui Co, Ltd & VDL Groep as equity partners), and GreenCell Mobility, a leading player in the electric mass mobility space, announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under this collaboration, EKA Mobility will supply GreenCell Mobility with 1,000 intercity electric buses in the 12-meter and 13.5-meter category, in the next few years. EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility are committed to working closely together to drive positive change in the global automobile sector by producing industry-leading electric buses to transform public transportation.

EKA Mobility shall be responsible for the supply, sales, and service of these buses, along with delivering quality certification reports to ensure the highest standards in this collaborative endeavor. The supply of 1,000 electric buses is expected to have a large and positive impact on the environment. The associated figures illustrate the potential benefits, estimating annual fuel cost savings of INR 70 crore and the avoidance of 120 lakh gallons of diesel, which is equivalent to growing 15 lakh trees. Furthermore, an estimated 6 lakh individuals will benefit every day from improved and sustainable public transit infrastructure. Overall, this initiative is expected to result in a projected saving of 32,400 tonnes of CO2 emissions, greatly contributing to the reduction of tailpipe emissions and building a cleaner, more sustainable future.

This collaboration underscores major national and worldwide initiatives towards sustainability, recognizing the critical need for cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation options. EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility’s collaborative initiatives represent an important step towards a greener India and a cleaner world.

EKA Mobility is one of the commercial vehicle manufacturers approved under the Champion OEM Scheme and EV component manufacturing scheme of the Government of India’s Auto PLI policy. EKA is one of the only Indian companies offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, and technology of electric new energy commercial vehicles from scratch in India. The company has set up a state-of-the-art research, development, engineering, and innovation center in Pune, Maharashtra, and has significantly grown its order book, with more than 700 electric buses and 5,000+ electric light commercial vehicle orders in the pipeline. All these vehicles will be completely designed & manufactured in India, at EKA’s proposed & existing state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In the last two years, the company has introduced electric city bus, staff carrier, and school bus, 9-meter hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus, and is now all set to enter the last mile delivery with its range of e-LCVs designed and customized to suit Indian customers and businesses.

Emphasizing the strategic synergy and its collaboration with GreenCell Mobility, which is strategically positioned to usher in a cleaner, more sustainable future through electric mass transportation, Dr Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility, asserted, “Public transportation, especially the intercity bus transportation, is the primary mode of transport for more than 50 percent of Indians. The electrification of public transportation will pave the way for cleaner air, quieter streets, and more efficient, convenient, safer, and cost-effective travel for all. At EKA, we are committed to developing sustainable, environmentally conscious, and profitable products. By combining our expertise, we hope to set new standards in commercial electric mobility, contributing considerably to the nation’s sustainability objectives.”

Delighted to collaborate with EKA Mobility, and in response to the MoU signing, Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility, elaborated, “This partnership not only strengthens our position in the market but also significantly aligns with our long-term vision for sustainable mobility. At GreenCell Mobility as market leaders, we are setting a new benchmark in the industry. Our combined efforts are poised to transform public transportation, offering a cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly solution. This initiative is a significant stride towards our commitment to innovation and sustainability, and it underscores our dedication to a greener, more sustainable future. We are excited about the possibilities this partnership opens up and are committed to leading the charge in the evolution of electric mobility.”

For more information: www.ekamobility.com, www.greencellmobility.com