Hitachi Energy and Ashok Leyland Aim for 20-Second Electric Bus Charging

09 Oct 2023 CW Team

Hitachi Energy and Ashok Leyland have joined forces to revolutionize the electric bus charging infrastructure. Their ambitious goal is to reduce the charging time for electric buses to just 20 seconds, a significant leap forward in the world of electric transportation.

This groundbreaking partnership aims to address one of the major challenges facing the adoption of electric buses - the lengthy charging times. The project envisions the deployment of cutting-edge ultra-fast charging technology that will enable electric buses to charge as quickly as traditional diesel ones refuel.

This innovation has the potential to transform the public transportation landscape, making electric buses more practical and efficient for both operators and passengers. The collaboration between Hitachi Energy, a global leader in energy solutions, and Ashok Leyland, a renowned Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer, holds promise for the electrification of public transportation systems not only in India but around the world. It aligns with the global push for sustainable mobility and reduced carbon emissions.

Infrastructure Urban

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Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

The Government reported substantial progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019 to provide tap water to every rural household. At launch only 32.3 million (mn) rural households had tap connections and states and Union territories reported provision of 125.8 mn additional households by March 2026. Consequently, out of about 193.6 mn rural households around 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water at home. The Finance Minister announced extension of the mission until 2028 in the 2025-26 budget speech. The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, launched in October 20..

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