JBM & Solaris unveil 'ECOLIFE' electric bus

JBM Auto has unveiled a new electric bus named the 'ECOLIFE'. The bus has been jointly developed with European bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. The zero emission vehicle is powered by lithium batteries and supports fast charging through a pantograph. The vehicle can also run on plug-in charging. The company states that in 10-15 hours of the city operation, the bus can travel for around 150-200 km.

Once in commercial production, the ECOLIFE will be the second indigenous mass public transport product from the JBM Group. The bus is powered by an 80-160 KW motor.

Given below is a summary of the ECOLIFE's features:

- Corrosion resistant monocoque structure

- Lithium batteries

- Pantograph and plug-in charging system

- Independent front suspension; rigid rear suspension

- Electronic braking system

- Wheelchair ramp

- Kneeling mechanism

- Cantilever seats

- Passenger information system (PIS) 

- Vehicle health monitoring system

- Emergency exit doors

- All wheel disc brakes

- ABS + EBD

- Available in 9 metres and 12 metres length with a wheelbase of 4,430 mm and 6,320 mm respectively