JBM EV, Hitachi Partner to Boost Clean Transport in India.

Haryana - JBM Electric Vehicles has partnered with Hitachi Zero Carbon to enhance electric bus operations in India using advanced battery management technology. The collaboration aims to improve performance, reduce emissions, and create a scalable, cost-effective model for public transport electrification. 

JBM Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, a leading global electric bus manufacturer, has partnered with Hitachi Zero Carbon to integrate the Zero Carbon Battery Manager into electric bus operations across India. This collaboration aims to optimize battery performance and operational efficiency in challenging urban environments, accelerating the shift toward cost-effective, zero-emission public transport. 

India’s varied climate makes it an ideal testing ground for Hitachi’s Battery Manager, which will gather real-time data on charging, route optimization, and asset usage from a pilot fleet. Insights gained will help create a scalable business model proving that electric buses can match the cost efficiency of traditional diesel vehicles. Following the pilot, Hitachi plans to roll out a roadmap for broader deployment across India and South Asia. 

The partnership also explores financing innovations, inspired by Hitachi Zero Carbon’s successful work with the UK’s First Group to enable large-scale electric bus adoption through low-cost capital. This model aims to overcome financial barriers in India, supporting faster adoption of zero-emission transport solutions. 

Ram Ramachander, CEO, Hitachi ZeroCarbon, said: “This is a landmark initiative for our ZeroCarbon BatteryManager solution. The Indian market is unique and an ideal showcase of how we can help electric fleet operators, manufacturers and innovators better understand the assets in their EV ecosystem and navigate operational constraints of different terrains and weather conditions. We look forward to building on to our learnings from other markets and assisting JBM Electric Vehicles to maximise their battery value and usage and achieve long-term success in fleet electrification.” 

Mr. Nishant Arya, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, JBM Auto, said: “We are pioneering zero emission public transportation globally, enabling passenger safety, comfort, affordability and innovation. This collaboration with Hitachi ZeroCarbon will enhance critical parameters for enhancing our battery performance proactively for each customer under different climatic conditions and leading to the highest residual value of the batteries. It will enable us to enhance the total cost of ownership (TCO) for the public transport operators and fleet owners for multiple applications across the world.” 

Dr. Bharat Kaushal, Corporate Officer, Hitachi, Ltd. and Executive Chairman, Hitachi India, said: “Hitachi’s businesses are playing a key role in the decarbonization of public transportation in India. This collaboration will enable JBM and Hitachi to develop an improved business model for deployment of electric buses across the globe. This is a crucial step in our journey towards building a more sustainable and equitable society for all.” With over nine decades of unwavering partnership with India, Hitachi is being envisioned as an integral part of leading technological transformation of the nation connecting Humans with Humans with Technology. Touching billions of lives, Hitachi has been transforming the nation through its unparalleled solutions including Energy, IT, Healthcare, e-Education, Financial Inclusion and Urban Mobility.