India's largest EV charging hub for 1,000 buses

29 Sep 2023 CW Team

These EV charging stations will be strategically placed across India, with the inaugural hub located at the Mira Bhayander Depot of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Transport (MBMT). This hub is expected to become a vital resource for powering 57 public buses, marking the beginning of a new era of efficient and eco-friendly public transportation.

This substantial installation of EV charging stations represents a major milestone, with plans to set up multiple depots comprising 350 charging operators, all functioning on a fixed-income model within a year. These charging solutions are tailored to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation, making electric vehicle adoption more accessible and user-friendly.

Shuzlan's introduction of the Charging Management System (CMS) technology aims to further improve the charging experience and reliability for EV users.

Rohit Pandit, the Managing Director and Chairman of Shuzlan Energy expressed his excitement, saying, "We are thrilled to collaborate with Transvolt Mobility to provide state-of-the-art EV charging solutions for 1,000 buses. This partnership underscores our dedication to revolutionising electric mobility, making it both accessible and efficient. We are poised to achieve new industry milestones, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact our endeavours will have on sustainable transportation."

The collaboration between Shuzlan Energy and Transvolt Mobility is dedicated to laying the groundwork for a cleaner and more sustainable future. Their goal is to encourage the widespread adoption of electric buses and facilitate easy access to dependable and convenient EV charging solutions.

Shuzlan Energy Private Limited has made an exciting announcement about its partnership with Transvolt Mobility. This partnership signifies a significant step toward the electrification of public transportation in India. They have inked an agreement to establish India's largest Electric Vehicle Charging Point Operator (CPO) infrastructure, aimed at servicing 1,000 buses. These EV charging stations will be strategically placed across India, with the inaugural hub located at the Mira Bhayander Depot of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Transport (MBMT). This hub is expected to become a vital resource for powering 57 public buses, marking the beginning of a new era of efficient and eco-friendly public transportation. This substantial installation of EV charging stations represents a major milestone, with plans to set up multiple depots comprising 350 charging operators, all functioning on a fixed-income model within a year. These charging solutions are tailored to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation, making electric vehicle adoption more accessible and user-friendly. Shuzlan's introduction of the Charging Management System (CMS) technology aims to further improve the charging experience and reliability for EV users. Rohit Pandit, the Managing Director and Chairman of Shuzlan Energy expressed his excitement, saying, We are thrilled to collaborate with Transvolt Mobility to provide state-of-the-art EV charging solutions for 1,000 buses. This partnership underscores our dedication to revolutionising electric mobility, making it both accessible and efficient. We are poised to achieve new industry milestones, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact our endeavours will have on sustainable transportation. The collaboration between Shuzlan Energy and Transvolt Mobility is dedicated to laying the groundwork for a cleaner and more sustainable future. Their goal is to encourage the widespread adoption of electric buses and facilitate easy access to dependable and convenient EV charging solutions.

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