Olectra- BYD first to deploy 100th Electric bus on Indian Roads

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Olectra- BYD first to deploy 100th Electric bus on Indian Roads

March 6, 2019



Hyderabad: In a significant development that marks its leadership in the Electric Bus space and cements its commitment to create ecologically sustainable mobility a reality, Olectra today became the first EV company in the country to cross the milestone of having over 100 electric buses commercially plying successfully on Indian roads. Olectra now has 108 electric buses across the states & cities of Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai, Pune, Kerala and now Telangana. So far, Olectra-BYD buses have clocked close to 6 Lac + kilometers which translates to the reduction of CO2 emissions up to 630 tonnes equivalent to 3,143 trees required to handle that much of carbon emission. Olectra-BYD is redefining the public transport landscape by continuously proving the use case, effectiveness and benefits of these solutions.

Olectra-BYD, which leads the Electric Bus segment in the country, has now the largest fleet of its Electric Buses successfully running in 4 States. By driving its buses in the diverse terrains of the country ranging from steep gradient in Kullu-Manali-Rohtang Pass Achievements of Olectra-BYD• Largest fleet of Electric Buses running commercially • Running in 5 cities across 4 States• First OEM to deploy buses under GCC model under FAME-1 scheme• India’s First Electric bus to complete successful trials at a steep gradient and over 13,000 feet altitude.(Himanchal Pradesh) to Rainy plains and hilly terrain of Kerala to highly congested Mumbai and Pune; Olectra buses have proved its quality, performance, comfort, reliability and convenience. Now, with the induction of 40 Electric Buses of 12-Meter length, Olectra has enabled TSRTC to deploy the largest fleet of Electric Buses by any STU in the country. This is also for the first time in the country that an electric bus of 12-meter length has been deployed commercially in the Public Transport service. These technologically advanced, zero Emission, low sound electric buses with kneeling mechanism were launched from the Miyapur Depot in the presence of Mr. Sunil Sharma, Principal Secretary for Transport, Roads & Buildings and Managing Director – TSRTC, Mr. Liu Xueliang, Managing Director – BYD India and BYD Asia Pacific, Mr. NK Rawal, Managing Director – Olectra, Mr. Ketsu Zhang, Executive Director – BYD, Mr. N Nagasatyam, Executive Director – Olectra, India amongst other senior officials from TSRTC, Olectra -BYD.

Mr. NK Rawal, Managing Director – Olectra said, “Olectra-BYD has been in the forefront of the sustainable mobility revolution. We continue to be committed and focused on its agenda to provide world class mobility solutions that help reduce the carbon footprint in line with the Government’s efforts to address pollution levels in Indian cities. This milestone of crossing over 100 Electric Buses in the country is a tremendously significant development. ”

These 40 electric buses will ferry people to the Hyderabad International Airport from various locations in the city. On an average there are 10 Number of trips (one side) being made at the points daily where the buses will be deployed and ferry around 4.7 lac passengers on monthly basis. In addition to these 40 eBuses in TSRTC, 25 Olectra eBuzz K7 (9-meter) buses had started commercial operations in Pune as well last month contributing to the green cause.

“BYD is committed globally to promote electric vehicles to address environment concerns. We are happy to see Government of India rolling out FAME II to encourage electric mobility in India. BYD’s advanced technology in battery, electric motor and electric control – the three core components to any electric vehicle – and its reach and successful operation experience in 50 countries and regions and over 300 global cities, has proven the electric public transportation solution is ideal for India. With Olectra’s strong understanding of Indian market and focused approach, I have confidence that Olectra-BYD is well positioned to lead the Indian market and we have already witnessed very encouraging results,” commented Mr. Liu Xueliang, Managing Director – BYD India and BYD Asia Pacific.

Department of Heavy Industries, Government of India has sanctioned incentives for roll out of these 40 electric buses by TSRTC under FAME scheme. Only last week, Government announced FAME II scheme with an allocation of INR 10,000 Crores to incentivize the adoption of EVs in the country including 7,000 Electric Buses over 3 years. It will give a much-needed boost to the ecosystem and enable more STUs to deploy eBuses in their fleet.

Mr. Naga Satyam N, Executive Director Olectra said, “It is a proud moment for the country. Every citizen of country who uses the Olectra buses will be proud to know that they are contributing to nation building. Not only they are directly contributing to keeping India Clean and Green but also saving valuable foreign exchange that would have gone into the import of Crude Oil. This is just the beginning of the positive impact on the ecology and the exchequer is only going to incrementally multiply as the number of buses increases.”

Mr. Wake Hirotoshi, Senior Advisor from BYD Japan, currently in India to advise on manufacturing process of electric buses being made in India by Olectra, said, “Adherence to quality is utmost importance to ensure the superior offering that deliver on all parameters of performance. We are bringing BYD’s global quality standards to Olectra.”

https://orissadiary.com/olectra-byd-first-deploy-100th-electric-bus-indian-roads/

 

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China is a good neighbor letting india experience what it's like to have high quality and modern electric vehicles on road through BYD. The indians should be grateful.

 

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Are they smashing fruits on the floor? Wow, even their celebrations are violent.

 

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Technology leader BYD focuses on proven Iron-Phosphate battery at LogiMAT 2019

2019-02-21

BYD is again presenting its innovative technology at LogiMAT 2019, held from 19 to 21 February.

Located in Hall 10 on stand A69, BYD is premiering a number of forklift innovations at LogiMAT in 2019. All new BYD forklifts and warehouse equipment are fully equipped with the improved BYD Iron-Phosphate technology.

BYD stand in LogiMAT 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany

Our innovations for logistics are being presented at LogiMAT under the slogan: “The most reliable and safest power”, said Javier Contijoch in his new role as Vice President of Sales at BYD Europe.

BYD Europe has set the course for 2019 with a dynamic expansion of the BYD Forklift dealer network into France, Norway, Sweden, Demark and Poland.

Iron-Phosphate batteries utilised in electric vehicles are dominated by the market leader BYD, which offers outstanding performance and industry leading Total Cost of Ownership.

“The proven BYD Iron-Phosphate battery system offers tremendous cost savings and is considered by insiders to be a cost saver, allowing customers significant investment possibilities. We clearly want to demonstrate this”, said Blade Feng, newly appointed Business Unit Director Forklift at BYD Europe B.V.

The new, attractive range of forklifts and warehouse equipment on show feature BYD's industry leading 8-year or 10,000-hour battery warranty. With maintenance free operation and up to 40% reduction in energy use, BYD trucks are particularly well suited for multi-shift applications and enable both distribution partners and operators to make an easy investment decision.
The new warehouse trucks include the second generation pallet truck PTP20S with 2.0t load capacity, EPS14P/EPS14Pi stacker with operator platform and initial lift, OPS30L horizontal order picker and T250 electric tow tractor with 25T drawbar capacity.

Another first is the BYD ECB50C with air-conditioned drivers cab. Additional new features include dual joysticks and double pedal control for all trucks from 2.0T to 5.0T capacity.

BYD ECB50C

Furthermore, BYD will once again present its ECB20C ATEX, the world‘s first explosion proof truck featuring Lithium power. BYD continues its partnership with EX-protection specialists Miretti with the ability to offer ATEX machines with all BYD counterbalance trucks.

Also on show are a range of products which premiered in 2018 including the PTW20S 2.0T compact powered pallet truck, ECB18DB 1.8T 4-wheel compact lift truck and the RTR16 reach truck with 1.6T nominal capacity, as well as the IFOY winning ECB18C 3-wheel truck.

Everything to look at, experience and discuss

Synergies for energy efficiency with the BYD Iron-Phosphate battery.
"Following a crossover strategy, BYD has incorporated all application segments into its innovative development, generating synergy effects. The diverse breadth of applications in various electric vehicle and equipment product ranges and system compatibility remain unrivaled", says Javier Contijoch, listing the results of more than 22 years of engineering and development, in the form of thousands of patents that BYD holds. The technological advantages of Iron-Phosphate batteries in various BYD vehicle product ranges is due to synergies.

"Today, BYD's renewable energy solutions are successfully deployed in over 50 countries and regions worldwide for a zero-emission energy ecosystem, affordable solar energy, reliable energy storage and innovative electric transport vehicles", added Contijoch.

Think about sustainability anew

As a result, grid-parallel, efficient energy concepts are becoming more attractive. With its system-compatible energy storage technology of Iron-Phosphate batteries, BYD is highly flexible. The technical advantages apply across the industry. The original photovoltaic module manufacturer, BYD offers to keep solar energy in self-produced storage batteries until they cover the daily, multi-shift requirements in the e-mobility vehicles. Several logistic companies have successfully implemented this energy self-sufficient concept in locations in the Netherlands and the UK, using a combination of photovoltaic systems, storage batteries, fast-charging devices and powering their electric forklift trucks and electric delivery trucks with "solar energy".

http://byd.com/en/news/2019-02-21/T...proven-Iron-Phosphate-battery-at-LogiMAT-2019

 

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29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV electric double deckers are first step towards zero-emission National Express fleet
Jul 13, 2020
LARBERT, Scotland, July 13, 2020 /CNW/

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD Europe jointly announced today that their electric vehicle partnership, the UK's leading electric bus producer, has supplied the first of 29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV double deckers to National Express West Midlands, where they are charged entirely by renewable energy and utilise a stationery battery system to balance the load on the electricity grid. ADL is a subsidiary of leading independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. (NFI), while BYD is a global leader in batteries, energy management and electric mobility.

BYD ADL Enviro400EV (CNW Group/Alexander Dennis Limited)

ADL is helping National Express to take its first major step towards a zero-emission bus fleet with the supply of 29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV electric double deckers.

The 10.9m long buses are built to National Express's Platinum standard, offering extra legroom for the 65 seated passengers as well as USB chargers, free wi-fi and other amenities. An advanced heat pump system ensures that saloon heating power is supplied efficiently from the main batteries without undue impact on operational range.

The first 19 of these zero-emission buses have now entered service in Birmingham, where the operator's 80-year old Yardley Wood garage has been retrofitted with plug chargers for each bus along with a stationery battery, provided by Zenobe Energy, that balances the load on the grid.

10 further vehicles will be introduced in Coventry in the autumn. The investment has been supported with a £3 million grant from the UK Government's Office for Low Emission Vehicles.

Tom Stables, Managing Director of National Express UK, said: "At National Express, zero-emission is not the future – it's the here-and-now. Our bus fleet will be zero emission by 2030, and we're very proud to bring fully electric buses to the people of the West Midlands. I'd like to thank all the drivers, trainers, engineers and managers who have worked so hard behind the scenes to make this happen."

Colin Robertson, Chief Executive of ADL, said: "National Express has taken the decision to never buy another diesel bus, the first UK bus operator to do so. We have worked in close collaboration with National Express West Midlands and our partner BYD to ensure that these first 29 electric buses are a great start into a zero-emission future for Birmingham, Coventry and the wider West Midlands."

"The commitment to a zero-emissions fleet from National Express is as commendable as it is bold," said BYD (UK) Managing Director, Frank Thorpe, "and is indicative of more and more Public Transport Operators who see electrification in particular as a viable long-term solution for their scheduled routes. Our BYD ADL Enviro400EV double decker is a proven product, already in service with a growing number of customers, delivering tangible operational benefits and providing safe, quiet, emissions-free transport for their passengers."

The BYD ADL Enviro400EV zero emission double decker was launched just over a year ago, offering easy electrification for busy bus routes. Over 250 have been sold to date and two thirds of them are already in service in UK cities.