Tata Motors has delivered 25 units of its Starbus hybrid electric bus with full low floor configuration to MMRDA, marking the first commercial adoption of the series hybrid technology in the country. The buses were handed over by Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, in the presence of Mr. Anant Geete, Union Minister for Heavy Industry and Public Sector Enterprises, to the MMRDA officials.
Developed indigenously, the Tata Starbus Series hybrid bus comes with global design standards and looks stylish with a premium and robust road presence. The bus runs on dual power, i.e., diesel and electric, and is economically viable, safe and environmentally-friendly. It comes loaded with class-leading comfort and safety features for passengers and presents an interesting glimpse into the future of rapid urban mass transportation system in the country.
The vehicle also complies with all UBS-II, AIS 052 and CMVR. Mumbaikars can experience the first ‘Made in India’ hybrid buses on the Bandra Kurla Complex route in the city.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Girish Wagh, President, Commercial Vehicles Business, Tata Motors, said: “With sustainability at the heart of our innovation programme, we at Tata Motors have led technology changes in the Indian commercial vehicle industry over the last six decades. The Tata Starbus Hybrid Electric is India’s first series hybrid electric architecture bus and is a testimony to our technology prowess and deep understanding of our customer requirements. We are committed to developing low-emission buses that make substantial contribution towards sustainable urban transport. We will continue our work on electrification and alternate fuel technologies and engage with the Government and regulatory authorities to promote these smart technologies and develop products further strengthening the future of Green Mobility in India.”
Dr. AK Jindal, Head Engineering (Electric and Defence), CVBU, Tata Motors, shared: “Tata Motors is the country’s largest bus manufacturer, with a complete range of transit vehicles that meets every need arising from day-to-day travel. The company continues to be a leader in the segment not just by setting technological benchmarks but by also by adapting innovations effectively to suit Indian travel conditions. With an entire range of coach designs, e.g., microbus, intercity and touring coaches, luxurious inter-city travel options, to safe transport choices for school going children, Tata Motors is best suited to cater to customers’ needs with an entire gamut of day-to-day mass passenger transport solutions.”
As the country’s No.1 bus brand, Tata Motors is constantly evolving in line with the needs of its customers. The Starbus Hybrid Electric Bus is a step towards providing STUs a smart public transport solution with class-leading and greener technology and best-in-class comfort and safety features for passengers.