EKA, an electrical automobiles & know-how firm, and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, has introduced coming into right into a long-term strategic collaboration, initiated via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with Bengaluru-headquartered superior battery know-how startup Log9 Materials.
The partnership is especially aimed to supply Log9 fast-charging superior battery resolution RapidX for EKA’s new vitality automobiles, together with its lately launched pure electrical bus vary, EKA E9 and shortly to be launched vary of Light Commercial Vehicles.
Notably, Log9’s RapidX batteries are the first-of-its-kind batteries in India for electrical buses and SCVs that include a 15-years guarantee, lengthy cycle life (of higher than 15,000 charge-discharge cycles), and are powered by InstaCharge battery know-how which allows charging time of lower than half-hour on each the LCV and e-Bus platforms of EKA.
Further, each these LCVs and e-buses powered by Log9’s batteries shall be made obtainable to the market at scale within the upcoming 3 to six months. Following the launch of respective automobile platforms, as part of the collaboration, EKA & Log9 will likely be focusing on to deploy at the very least 10,000 InstaCharged LCVs and 200+ e-Buses inside a yr. The automobiles will likely be deployed initially in Mumbai and Pune Metropolitan areas, and later rolled out throughout different metros and geographies.
Speaking on the partnership, Dr Sudhir Mehta, Chairman, EKA & Pinnacle Industries Limited, highlighted, “We are pleased to announce this new strategic alliance with Log9, a leading Indian battery technology company. At EKA, we are committed to providing a solid platform for sustainable, efficient, reliable public & commercial transport in cities, and our collaboration with Log9 is another step to strengthen our commitment.”
He added, “We look forward to creating a new ecosystem in global CV electric mobility that is equipped with powerful technology for mass adaptation. I am confident that both EKA & Log9 will put India on the global road map for creating revolutionary new energy commercial vehicles & solutions equipped with best in class battery technology. EV adoption is no more a choice but a necessity and with such collaborations, we will be able to transform the sector to greater heights.”
Speaking on the collaboration, Dr Akshay Singhal, Founder & CEO, Log9 Materials stated, “We are happy and proud to partner with EKA by Pinnacle Mobility Solutions to integrate our RapidX batteries for the first time into EKA’s Electric Bus and LCV trucks that will be particularly useful for intercity logistics and movement purposes.”
He added, “Log9’s RapidX batteries will enable InstaCharging these vehicles in under 30 minutes, which in turn will lead to less waiting times or downtime and increased vehicle utilization on roads while offering optimum Power, Performance and Peace of Mind for the end-users. We are confident that this long term partnership between Log9 and EKA will go a long way to revolutionize EVs in India, while in parallel furthering our mission of Pioneering Responsible Energy and promoting zero-emission electric mobility.”
EKA lately launched its first 9-metre pure electrical & zero-emission bus, EKA E9, that includes a brand new streamlined automobile design, maximized energy & vary as a consequence of its monocoque chrome steel chassis and full composite construction. With a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) decrease than current diesel-engine buses and different business automobiles, EKA E9 guarantees to ship sustainability and profitability to all stakeholders.
EKA can also be growing Light Commercial Vehicles, designed to assist improve vary and decrease working prices whereas serving to companies obtain bold sustainability targets. Enabled with pioneering new digital know-how, it is going to permit a customized fleet administration system as nicely.
Source: www.financialexpress.com”