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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
PM Modi flags off 200 new e-buses in Delhi: Equipped with CCTV, GPS & more
PM Modi flags off 200 new e-buses in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday flagged off 200 electric buses in the national capital, strengthening Delhi's public transport with a clean mobility push. The new buses are part of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI), which aims to improve last-mile connectivity and reduce vehicular emissions in congested areas of the city. The flag-off event, held on World Environment Day, was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. The fleet has been developed and operated by PMI Electro Mobility . MG Windsor Pro EV Review: More Range, Tech, Safety | TOI Auto Built to suit Delhi's dense urban layout, the 9-metre DEVI buses are designed to run on 30 green routes. Each bus offers seating for 23 passengers—six reserved for women—and space for 13 standing commuters. Accessibility and safety features include CCTV cameras, panic buttons, GPS tracking, voice announcements, and ramps for the differently abled. Other key features include real-time diagnostics, automatic passenger counting, and air suspension for smoother travel through Delhi's busy streets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubre cómo Amazon CFD puede ayudarte a invertir como un pro Empezar ahora Subscríbete Undo Each bus is powered by six battery packs with a total capacity of 196kW, offering over 200km of range on a single charge. Using opportunity charging, they can be topped up in 45 minutes. With this rollout, PMI's electric bus fleet now exceeds 2,500 units across 31 cities. Recently, CM Rekha Gupta launched over 400 electric buses in the capital's bid to reduce pollution and adopt green mobility. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive industry and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi flags off electric buses for clean and green Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off 200 electric buses in the national capital, reinforcing the Centre as well as the city government's focus and resolve on building a cleaner and greener Delhi. PM Modi also took to X to share pictures of giving the green signal to the fleet of electric buses, and captioned it, 'Building a clean and green Delhi'. In the pictures, the Prime Minister can be seen flanked by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. PM Modi further wrote on X, 'Flagged off Electric Buses under an initiative of the Delhi Government aimed at boosting sustainable development and clean urban mobility. Additionally, this will also improve 'Ease of Living' for the people of Delhi.' The move comes after the newly elected BJP government, under CM Rekhta Gupta, is taking steps to severely curtail air pollution in the city and mark a shift towards 100 per cent electrification of the public transport system. The roll-out of 200 more electric buses by the Prime Minister coincides with World Environment Day. Earlier in the day, PM Modi also called upon the citizens to deepen their efforts towards safeguarding the planet from the challenges of the new era. 'This World Environment Day, let's deepen our efforts towards protecting our planet and overcoming the challenges we face. I also compliment all those working at the grassroots to make our environment greener and better,' he posted on his social media account. He also planted a Sindoor sapling at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Last month, CM Rekha Gupta flagged over 400 new Electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI) scheme, spotlighting her government's goal of building a cleaner and sustainable public transport system. Addressing the public after the event, she described it as one of the key priority areas of 'triple engine government' and announced that more than 2000 electric buses would be added to the fleet of the city's e-buses by this year's end.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Delhi CM flags off 400 e-buses, vows full electrification of public transport by 2026
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 400 new electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI). Speaking at the launch, Gupta hailed the efforts of the 'triple-engine government', saying an additional 2,080 electric buses will be added by the end of this year. 'Nearly 45% of Delhi's pollution is caused by vehicles. We are working towards 100% electric public transport system by next year,' Gupta said, adding that the government is working on an Electric Vehicle policy to strengthen capital transport. The DEVI buses, equipped with CCTV cameras, live tracking, panic buttons, and motorised ramps for passengers with disability, are designed to serve areas that were previously inaccessible to standard 12-metre buses, a statement said. The buses also feature retractable steps at a low height of 40 cm to ease boarding and alighting. Gupta said, 'We are investing heavily in supporting infrastructure, including charging stations, depots, and service centres' with Rs 9,000 crore allocated for expansion of the transport department.
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Business Standard
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Delhi gets 400 new electric buses; CM calls it a step towards cleaner air
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched 400 new electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI), calling it a big step towards a cleaner and greener city. 'This is the power of a triple-engine government. All three arms are working together tirelessly,' she said at the launch event. The Chief Minister also announced that 2,080 more electric buses would be added by the end of this year. Highlighting the problem of air pollution, Gupta said, 'Forty-five per cent of Delhi's pollution is caused by vehicles. We are working towards a 100 per cent electric public transport system by next year.' She added that her government is preparing a strong Electric Vehicle (EV) policy to improve Delhi's public transport system further. Flood response and governance contrast with AAP Gupta also spoke about the heavy rain that hit the city early Friday morning, which led to waterlogging, traffic jams, and uprooted trees. She said ministers and officials were on the ground from early morning to manage the situation. 'Our cabinet minister Parvesh Verma was at Minto Road by 6 a.m., and officers have been working since 5 a.m.,' she said. Taking a dig at the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, she added, 'We don't remember any former chief minister or minister personally inspecting flood or sewer situations. We are here to ensure Delhi doesn't suffer due to past neglect.' Calling the rain a 'warning sign' for Delhi's infrastructure, Gupta said it reflected years of poor planning. 'If Delhi doesn't see planned development, such management issues will continue to arise. But today, the entire administration is on its toes to address these challenges,' she said. EV Policy 2.0 aims to reduce pollution and generate jobs Apart from reducing pollution levels in the city, Delhi's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 is also expected to create up to 20,000 jobs and establish a city-wide network of charging and swappable battery stations, along with battery collection centres. The policy will primarily target high-volume vehicle segments such as two-wheelers, buses, three-wheelers, and goods carriers to facilitate their transition to electric mobility. According to the policy draft, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) plans to generate 20,000 EV-related jobs during the policy period and may also set up battery collection centres to bolster the battery recycling ecosystem. 'By 2027, the government has targeted that 95 per cent of all new vehicle registrations will be electric, which will significantly reduce emissions in the city,' said Sirsa.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Delhi CM flags off 400 battery buses, vows full electrification of public transport by next year
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 400 new electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI). Speaking at the launch, Gupta said, "This is the power of a triple-engine government. All three arms are working together tirelessly." She said that 2,080 more electric buses will be added by the end of this year. "Forty-five per cent of Delhi's pollution is caused by vehicles. We are working towards a 100 per cent electric public transport system by next year," she said. The CM said her government is also working on an Electric Vehicle (EV) policy to strengthen the capital's transport. Gupta also spoke about the rain that lashed the national capital early Friday, leading to waterlogging, traffic jams, and uprooted trees. She said that from early morning, ministers and officials were on the ground monitoring the situation. "Our cabinet minister Parvesh Verma was at Minto Road by 6 am, and officers have been working since 5 am," she said. "We don't remember any former chief minister or minister personally inspecting flood or sewer situations. We are here to ensure Delhi doesn't suffer due to past neglect," she said. The CM termed the pre-monsoon shower a warning sign for the city's infrastructure and a result of a decade-long backlog in development. "If Delhi doesn't see planned development, such management issues will continue to arise. But today, the entire administration is on its toes to address these challenges," she added.
