Olectra Greentech formally received the letter of award (LOA) from Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) executive director Murari Lal.
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Hyderabad-based Olectra Greentech has secured an order for 297 non-air-conditioned, 9-meter electric buses from the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC).
The total order is valued at ₹424 crore, making it one of the largest single-state electric bus procurements under the outright purchase model, by a State Transport Corporation, in the country, the company said in a release on Wednesday (April 9, 2025).
Specially designed to navigate the challenging hilly terrains of Himachal Pradesh, the electric buses offer a seating capacity of 30 passengers and can travel up to 180 kilometers on a single charge. The deployment marks a major step forward in promoting clean and sustainable public transportation in the country.
“We are delighted to receive India’s first and largest outright order for electric buses. Our continued focus is on expanding our manufacturing capacity and enhancing our technological edge,” Olectra Greentech CMD K.V. Pradeep said.
Olectra formally received the letter of award (LOA) from HRTC Executive Director Murari Lal, the company said.
Published – April 10, 2025 03:36 pm IST
