PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off the electric buses delivered by Evey Trans to the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) on Saturday. Electric bus operator Evey Trans Private Limited has delivered the second lot of electric buses to the Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL). The company received the order for 50 electric buses from KTCL in December 2020. The order is for the Supply, Operation and Maintenance of 50, 12-Mtr Electric Buses on a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) / OPEX model basis for a period of 10 years. These 12-metre air-conditioned buses have a seating capacity of 48+driver. The electronically controlled air suspension ensure passengers a comfortable ride. The buses are equipped with CCTV cameras, an emergency button to ensure the safety of the commuters and USB Sockets for mobile charging. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery installed in the bus enables it to travel up to 200 kms on a single charge based on traffic conditions. The technologically advanced electric bus has a regenerative braking system which allows the bus to recover part of the kinetic energy lost in braking. The high-power charging system enables the battery to get fully recharged in 3-4 hours.
