EKA gets ARAI approval for E9 E-Bus
EKA, an electric vehicle manufacturing and technology firm and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries, has gained CMVR certification from ARAI for its 9m pure electric, zero-emission bus, EKA E9 (Automotive Research Association of India). Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman of EKA, received the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) accreditation from Dr. Reji Mathai, Director of ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).
EKA successfully completed all of the essential functions and safety tests and approvals to get Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) certification, which is a vital step for the business to begin customer trials and sales of the 9m electric bus, EKA E9, in the coming months.
Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA by Pinnacle Mobility Solutions, stated during the event, “This is another milestone achievement for EKA as we are pleased to see our clients begin to use our cars.” We founded EKA with the goal of providing sustainable, dependable, and effective mobility solutions, beginning with the electrification of commercial vehicles and public transportation, particularly the bus industry. Passing all certification examinations in such a short period of time is a genuinely significant accomplishment for the entire team. We are now excited to ramp up manufacturing and deliver our electric buses to our clients.”
The E9, EKA’s first battery-electric bus, boasts a revolutionary streamlined vehicle design and optimised power and range thanks to its monocoque steel frame and entire composite construction. With a reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than conventional Internal Combustion engine-powered buses, the EKA E9 promises sustainability and profitability to all stakeholders.
EKA E9 is dedicated to providing a stable basis for sustainable and efficient public transportation in cities throughout the world, as well as dependable and lucrative operations for consumers. With a seating capacity of 31 people and a driver, as well as a standing capacity, the EKA E9 can also accommodate a wheelchair through a folding ramp. The car is also fuel cell capable, with a 200-kilometer range on a single charge.
The EKA E9 is powered by a unique in-house designed operating system software that has been validated for reliability and assures the vehicle’s application-based setup. The E9’s modular construction allows it to be modified for a variety of purposes, including municipal buses, staff carriers, and school buses.
EKA is a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, India’s premier automotive seats, interiors, and specialty vehicle firm, and one of the few commercial vehicle manufacturers certified under the Government of India’s Auto PLI policy’s Champion OEM Plan and EV component manufacturing scheme.
EKA is rethinking the design philosophy and manufacture of electric commercial vehicles through the development of sharable technology, with the goal of democratising EVs through best-in-class TCO (total cost of ownership) solutions and a sustainable ecosystem. EKA will develop, construct, and sell an entire line of electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicles. In the future, the brand will also contain component assembly and manufacture, EV traction systems, EV energy storage systems, and so on.
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