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Electric Buses Delivered by Eicher Trucks & Buses to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, India

Electric Eicher Skyline Pro-E 12m buses, manufactured by Eicher Trucks and Buses, have been deployed for airport operations at Kempegowda International Airport, marking their introduction.

Electric buses handed over by Eicher Trucks & Buses to Kempegowda International Airport in India
Electric buses handed over by Eicher Trucks & Buses to Kempegowda International Airport in India

Electric Buses Delivered by Eicher Trucks & Buses to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, India

In a significant move towards sustainable aviation operations, Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has delivered six electric Eicher Skyline Pro-E 12m tarmac buses to IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. These electric buses, designed specifically to meet the demands of airport operations, are equipped with a CCS2 fast charging system. This is Eicher's first venture into ground support equipment within the aviation sector. Each Skyline Pro-E 12m electric tarmac bus has a seating configuration of 17+D and space for 52 standees, making them ideal for transporting the 42 million passengers who use Kempegowda Airport each year. The delivery ceremony was held as each vehicle was completed, marking a step towards greener and more sustainable operations for IndiGo at Kempegowda Airport. The leadership of Eicher Trucks and Buses is held by the parent company VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd, but the specific name of the person or company managing Eicher Trucks and Buses is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. Eicher's partnership with IndiGo is part of their ongoing efforts to make ground operations at Kempegowda Airport more sustainable. The electric buses are powered by lithium-iron phosphate battery, ensuring efficient and environmentally friendly transportation. Kempegowda Airport, recognized for its sustainable practices and striking aesthetics, is set to benefit significantly from this partnership. Eicher Trucks and Buses, already well-known in Bengaluru for their range of buses optimized for demanding applications and backed by 24X7 service, is poised to make a positive impact in the aviation sector with their electric tarmac coaches.

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