JBM Auto on Wednesday launched its first self-designed and self-manufactured electric luxury coach 'Galaxy' here at Auto Expo 2023.
The luxury coach was unveiled by S.K. Arya, Chairman, and
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman, of JBM Group. JBM Auto is the flagship company of
the USD 2.2 billion global Indian conglomerate, JBM Group. This launch of JBM’s
luxury coach marks a historic shift for the coach industry, so far dominated by
foreign players, and conforms to the government’s "Make in India ''
initiative.
With over 1000 JBM electric buses plying in over 12 states
across India, the company has clocked 50+ million e-kms and served over 100
million passengers till date.
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman, JBM Group, said, "This is
a momentous occasion for us as we enter the long-range electric luxury coach
segment. This launch completes our product offering in the commercial passenger
segment that will contribute to sustainable and efficient public transport
across the country."
“The new range of electric buses will address the growing
market requirements, especially those of fleet owners who are looking for
sustainable, safe, reliable, and profitable operations. We believe that this
segment will continue to grow exponentially over the next few years. JBM Group
is the only player in the Indian market to offer an entire EV ecosystem and is
committed to investing in green mobility solutions and best-in-class
technology. We shall also be investing in upgrading our current plants and
setting up new plants to cater to the growing demand from our customers."
JBM Galaxy coaches have been designed with convenience,
style, comfort, safety, and performance in mind. The 12-meter, high-floor
coaches are equipped with the latest infotainment systems, modern utilities
like Wi-Fi, mobile charging ports, comfortable reclining seats, saloon
lighting, and the best-in-class safety features. With a seating capacity of 45
passengers, the new coaches are powered by high energy density, advanced
chemistry lithium-ion batteries, offering a range of up to 1000 km daily.
JBM has been a pathbreaker in the e-mobility segment and has
redefined public transportation through its best-in-class, modern, and
technologically superior electric buses that have established benchmarks in
passenger comfort, safety, affordability, and innovation, reflecting the key
ethos of JBM products. All four types of buses are equipped with a series of
customizable options and adaptable features.
The JBM Group has been working purposefully and has been a
pioneer in building a comprehensive and intelligent EV ecosystem that
seamlessly integrates electric vehicles, battery technology, power
infrastructure, fast charging infrastructure, and power electronics and has
expertise in customizing them based on various geographies across the globe.
JBM electric buses, a growing number of which are currently deployed across
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar,
Goa, Telangana, etc. under the FAME scheme, amongst other customers.
The company said its electric bus fleet will travel 1
billion e-km in the next three years.
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