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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)Â
- 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