Ashok Leyland partners ABB Power to develop new flash charge capable e-buses
Ashok Leyland will have the scope of manufacturing and supplying electrics buses compatible with TOSA technology.
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Chennai –Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai, a manufacturer of commercial vehicles has signed a MoU with ABB Power Products and Systems India Ltd for development of pilot electric bus based on ABB’s innovative flash-charge technology called 'TOSA' (Trolleybus Optimisation Système Alimentation)1.
The ABB's Power Grids' business in India is responsible for planning, design, engineering installation and commissioning of the TOSA charging system under the MoU. Ashok Leyland will have the scope of manufacturing and supplying electrics buses compatible with TOSA technology.
Dr. N Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer, Ashok Leyland Ltd, said, “Ashok Leyland has always been at the forefront of innovation and indigenous technology, providing class-leading vehicles that have met and exceeded customer expectations. In this journey, to stay competitive in our Domestic and Global markets, we are joining hands with ABB to use their world-renowned TOSA technology on our e-buses to take forward our vision of expanding in the EV space. This solution of the flash charge technology (TOSA) which enables charging the battery in seconds, is another example of us delivering on our brand promise of ‘Aapki Jeet. Hamari Jeet.”
Mr. N. Venu, Managing Director, ABB Power Products and Systems India Limited (ABB Power Grids’ business in India) said “We are pushing the boundaries of e-mobility with our flash-charging technology TOSA for buses to contribute to a cleaner, greener, and sustainable future. The aim is to provide a zero local emission mass public transportation bus system with high passenger capacity. We are pleased to be working with Ashok Leyland in advancing responsible urban mobility,”
1TOSA is the world’s fastest flash-charging connection technology that lets cities reduce the environmental pollution of their transit systems without affecting passenger capacity or journey times. At selected passenger stops, its system connects the bus to the charging infrastructure, and in a mere 15 seconds the batteries are charged with a 600-kilowatt power boost. An additional few minutes charge at the final terminal enables a full recharge without interrupting the bus schedule. TOSA fast-charging can save as much as 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide on a line covering 600,000 kilometers per year. It also offers operating cost savings of 30 percent compared to an equivalent diesel-transit system.
