India is moving fast towards electric travel, and one big step has just been taken. ChargeZone, the largest EV charging network in the country, has bought the charging stations of Fresh Bus, a company that runs electric buses between cities. This deal will help expand charging facilities in southern India and build a strong network for electric buses across the nation.
With this deal, ChargeZone will now operate charging stations in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore, Tirupati, Guntur, and Visakhapatnam. These stations are very important because they connect busy routes where many people travel.
Fresh Bus plans to run 5,000 electric buses in the next five years. With priority access to these charging stations, its buses will be able to run smoothly without delays. Other electric vehicles will also be able to use these stations, making them more useful.
Both ChargeZone and Fresh Bus also plan to use renewable energy like solar power at charging points in cities such as Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada. This will make charging cleaner and reduce pollution.
Kartikey Hariyani, CEO of ChargeZone, said the goal is to build India’s biggest network of charging stations for electric buses so people can travel long distances without worry.
Sudhakar Reddy, founder of Fresh Bus, said this partnership will improve operations and make travel better for passengers.
ChargeZone already has 13,500 charging points at 1,200 locations in India and the UAE. The company wants to increase this to 1 million charging points in the future to support the growing number of electric vehicles.
Fresh Bus is one of the first companies in India that strictly runs electric intercity buses. The buses feature air-conditioning, allow for real-time tracking, and have good safety, while providing a comfortable, eco-friendly travel experience.
This deal isn't about money, it's about enabling easier and cleaner electric travel for all. If we build more charging stations, and create a few more support systems, electric buses are going to be a norm for travelling between Indian cities.
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