Jindal Stainless and JBM Auto Partner to Produce Lightweight Stainless Steel Electric Buses
Jindal Stainless and JBM Auto team up to make 500+ energy-efficient stainless steel electric buses, enhancing performance and sustainability. Production starts soon in Telangana.
Delhi- Jindal Stainless, a stainless steel manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership with JBM Auto Ltd. on Tuesday to collaborate on the production of more than 500 energy-efficient and lightweight stainless steel electric buses.
According to a company statement, Jindal Stainless will supply JT Tubes, crafted from low-carbon, chromium-manganese austenitic stainless steel, to JBM Auto. This material, also known as N7 as per the Bureau of Indian Standards specification 6911, boasts three times the strength of the carbon steel currently utilized in bus fabrication.
With an order backlog exceeding 5000 electric buses, JBM Auto is gradually transitioning from carbon steel to stainless steel for its bus production, as highlighted in the statement. This shift promises benefits such as reduced weight, improved performance, and increased strength and durability of the buses.
Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, emphasized, “Reducing vehicle weight enhances energy efficiency, thereby lowering the transport sector's carbon emissions. Moreover, stainless steel's corrosion-resistant properties reduce the need for frequent repairs and maintenance, making it the most cost-effective solution over the lifecycle of the buses.”
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of JBM Auto Ltd, stated, “Our objective is to offer intelligent electric vehicles supported by robust infrastructure, establishing EVs as the most sustainable mode of public transportation. I am confident that our collaboration with Jindal Stainless will accelerate our mission.”
JBM Auto is also in the process of transitioning its export orders for electric buses to energy-efficient stainless steel buses. These materials will be provided through Jindal Stainless’ domestic service division specializing in customization and value addition, Jindal Stainless Steelway Limited (JSSL).
The JT Tubes supplied by JSSL will be utilized in constructing the bus superstructures, tailored for operations within Telangana and engineered to withstand its corrosive environment. JBM Auto is set to commence the fabrication of stainless steel buses this month, according to the company's announcement.
