BusinessWire India
New Delhi [India], April 30:
Hitachi ZeroCarbon
has entered into a collaboration with JBM Electric Vehicles, an international EV ecosystem company and prominent electric bus manufacturer catering to markets in India, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Europe, aimed at integrating
ZeroCarbon BatteryManager
into electric bus transportation.
This partnership, with Hitachi, brings an unparalleled combination of skills and expertise to the Indian market for the first time. It will provide real-world insight into the performance and resilience of electrified transport in a high-demand urban environment, accelerating cost-effective and clean transport in Indian cities.
Varied seasonal conditions in India and Middle East, where weather can change from extreme heat to rains to near zero temperatures, makes it an ideal testbed to monitor and assess the performance of
battery assets
. Hitachi’s ZeroCarbon BatteryManager will be used to collect real-time data from the pilot fleet and deliver actionable insights regarding
charging patterns
, optimizing routes and utilizing assets.
Nishant Arya, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of JBM Auto, commented on the collaboration stating, “Our aim is to lead the global shift towards zero-emission public transport systems, ensuring both passenger safety and comfort.”
affordability
And through this partnership with Hitachi ZeroCarbon, we aim to improve key aspects of our battery performance actively per customer requirements under various climate conditions. This initiative will ensure optimal residual values for the batteries. Consequently, it will help reduce the overall cost of ownership (TCO) for public transportation providers and fleet managers globally across numerous applications.”
The initiative will function as an essential educational tool enabling Hitachi ZeroCarbon to develop a superior business approach specifically tailored for electric buses. The objective is to demonstrate that electric vehicles can achieve comparable cost efficiency to conventional diesel buses. Once trials conclude, Hitachi plans to present a strategic plan aimed at wider implementation within India, thereby establishing a framework capable of expediting the shift towards electrified transportation throughout South Asia.
Ram Ramachander, CEO of Hitachi ZeroCarbon, stated: “This marks a significant step with our ZeroCarbon BatteryManager solution. India presents a distinctive and exemplary environment where we aim to assist electric fleet operators, manufacturers, and pioneers in gaining deeper insights into the elements within their EV systems. This will aid them in overcoming operational challenges posed by varied landscapes and climatic conditions. Drawing from experiences gathered in other regions, we anticipate contributing to JBM Electric Vehicles’ efforts to optimize their battery performance and utilization, thereby ensuring sustained triumphs in transitioning towards all-electric fleets.”
Dr. Bharat Kaushal, Corporate Officer at Hitachi, Ltd., and Executive Chairman of Hitachi India, stated: “Our company’s operations significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions from public transport in India. Through this cooperation, we aim to create a refined approach alongside JBM for deploying electric buses worldwide. It marks another vital milestone toward establishing a greener and fairer world community.” Having maintained steadfast support for India throughout nearly ninety years, Hitachi envisions itself as a pivotal player in driving the country’s technological progress—a bridge between people powered by technology. The corporation has positively impacted countless individuals via its exceptional services encompassing energy management, information technology, healthcare provision, digital education, financial inclusion initiatives, and urban mobility advancements.
This effort presents an opportunity for Hitachi ZeroCarbon to implement and expand its solutions within the Indian market. During 2024, they collaborated with First Group, the biggest bus operator in the UK, to effectively provide affordable financing options, enabling them to acquire 1,000 electric buses. With JBM Electric Vehicles now onboard, they aim to investigate how this approach can be adapted domestically, aiming to lower hurdles to adoption and tackle financial obstacles that may impede the shift towards emission-free transportation.
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