Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has flagged-off a fleet of indigenously built, zero-emission electric buses for workforce transportation at its Pantnagar plant in Uttarakhand. The buses, equipped with advanced battery systems and the latest features, will be operated by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited (TSCMSL), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, using the Tata Ultra 9m electric buses.
Designed for a safe, comfortable, and convenient commute, the e-bus service will reduce carbon emissions by offering clean transport to over 5,000 people, saving approximately 1,100 tonnes of CO2 annually. The fleet will be charged using electricity from a 16MW solar energy plant, ensuring the entire operation remains environmentally sustainable.
Announcing the launch, Mr. Vishal Badshah, Vice President and Head – Operations, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, “The introduction of electric buses for workforce commuting marks a significant step forward towards fulfilling Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles’ aspiration of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045. We are committed to making all our manufacturing facilities green by integrating sustainability across their entire value chain – from sourcing to development and engineering to operations. I am delighted to launch this initiative in Pantnagar first as it adds to and acknowledges the successes of the facility’s myriad of sustainability initiatives. This plant is already a certified Zero Waste to Landfill facility and has also received water-positive certification by CII-GBC. The launch of a zero emission, e-fleet service creates another major milestone in the sustainability journey of the plant.”
Powered by a full-electric drivetrain, Tata Ultra EV 9m electric bus is equipped with smart features including regenerative braking system and Intelligent Transport Systems. This deployment builds upon Tata Motors’ remarkable success in India’s electric mass mobility segment, where the company has already deployed over 3,100 electric buses across 10 cities. These buses have cumulatively covered more than 24 crore kilometres with an uptime of over 95%, demonstrating reliability and efficiency of Tata Motors’ electric mass mobility solutions.
, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, will facilitate this workforce commute with a modern fleet of Tata Ultra 9m electric buses.){kind=link}