Tata Motors launches EV and Hybrid bus range

Tata Motors has unveiled a new range of electric and hybrid buses at its headquarters in Prune, India.

The company launched the Starbus Electric 9m, the Starbus Electric 12m and the Starbus Hybrid 12m buses, along with the country’s first Fuel Cell Bus (12m), developed in partnership with ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). Also on display was a 12m LNG powered bus and an 18m articulated bus.

Present at the launch, Ravindra Pisharody, Executive Director of Commercial Vehicles, said:

“With our new range of Future ready buses, we will continue to play an active role in mass public transportation, with a commitment towards striking the right balance between sustainable growth and profitability. We will work closely with government and regulatory authorities to intensify its efforts at tackling pollution, focusing on building alternative transport fuels and infrastructure, for smart cities of tomorrow.”

Tata currently designs, develops and manufacturers its buses in Pune, Dharwad, Pantnagar and Lucknow. Besides its partnership with ACGL of Goa for bus bodies, the company also has a joint venture with Marcopolo S.A. of Brazil, one of the largest bus body manufacturers in the world.