IIT-Madras to run electric bus with innovative charging technology
CHENNAI: IIT-Madras will run an electric bus, with an innovative charging technology, on the campus for students and staff.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ashok Leyland and the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras for the e-mobility pilot project. The electric bus will incorporate Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ innovative flash-charging technology — Grid eMotionTM Flash — that will be provided by Ashok Leyland. IIT-Madras will host the infrastructure to operate the flash charging system for the bus.
