Electrification of vehicles is nothing new in the contemporary scenario. This electrification can help the people to play their part in reducing the environmental pollution caused by vehicles. After battery-powered two and three-wheelers, e-buses are also experiencing a growth, supported by many incentives from the government. Indian electric bus industry is experiencing growth and is projected to reach USD 2,766.1 million by 2030.
Electric buses are being used throughout the country under the gross-cost contract model, which supports addressing the upfront investment the burden on cash-strapped State Road Transport Undertakings while the driving acceptance by increasing private participation.
Close to 2,000 electric buses have been deployed in India, while there are many e-bus orders is the pipeline.
Why Should You Switch to Electric Buses?
Eco-Friendly
As we all know that conventional vehicles are responsible for a large share of the pollutants that get released into the environment. Though, the lesser-known fact is that buses, despite being less than 15% of city traffic, it is the reason for more than 60% of the carbon emissions. That is why it is a big initiative to electrify public transport to diminish urban pollution. And this is not just for the air-polluting agents, but the silent nature of the electric buses is also a huge advantage for the public.
Healthier Air Quality in Cities = Better Health Outcomes
It’s not only the earth that is benefited from lower injurious gas emissions – with improved air quality, we would also live a longer and healthier life. A study was done in China, where the acceptance of zero-emission vehicles is moving at a fast pace, because of health benefits,
Reduced Noise and Increased Convenience for Travellers
People commonly link public transportation as being populated, noisy, and bumpy rides. This is the main reason for the low acceptance rates of public transport as compared to private car usage. One way to surge the acceptance of public transport is to make the ride more convenient for passengers, and e-engines, not having exhaust system, are more silent than ICE vehicles.
Lower maintenance costs
As we all know that repairs are comparatively more expensive for EVs than for traditional ICE vehicles, it is also true that electric vehicles require less maintenance. This is due to the pulsing heart of an e-bus is its battery, which makes over 40% of the total price of the vehicle and, if damaged, can be very costly to repair or replace. But, if charged and utilized carefully, an electric vehicle's battery can last a long- and will not require regular repairs.
Lower Cost of Operations
Usually, electricity is much more affordable than conventional fuels. This means that operational cost for the same route is less costly with an electric bus, as opposed to an ICE or hydrogen one.
Hence, as electric buses emit no pollution, no noise at all, and runs at a fairly less cost, the adoption of e-buses will grow at a rapid rate in the future.
