Switch Mobility exports first batch of electric buses to Mauritius
The launch was attended by Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius; Osman Mahomed, Minister of Land Transport; Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius; and other dignitaries.
Buses built under 'Make in India for the World'
The Switch EiV12 electric buses were manufactured at the company's facility in Chennai. The platform is designed for urban transport, with seating for up to 45 passengers and a range of features including dual-gun charging, fire detection and suppression, and real-time health monitoring via Switch iON, the company's telematics system.
'We are proud to deliver our Switch EiV12 electric buses to Mauritius, a key milestone that brings our 'Make in India, for the World' vision to life,' said RG Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer of Switch Mobility.
The buses are intended to support sustainable transport goals in Mauritius and reflect Switch Mobility's efforts to expand into global markets. The company has previously deployed over 1,250 electric buses globally, accumulating more than 150 million kilometres.
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- Business Standard
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