"Indian long-distance bus operator LeafyBus has signed an agreement with Eicher Trucks & Buses for the deployment of 100 electric intercity sleeper buses on national routes in India. The programme is centred on the Skyline Pro E 13.5-metre electric sleeper coach and foresees a phased rollout, with 35 vehicles scheduled to enter service by March 2026, according to India Times."
"The Skyline Pro E electric sleeper bus features a 36+D configuration with upper and lower berths. The vehicle is powered by a 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 235 kW permanent magnet motor, and is equipped with front and rear air suspension and advanced braking systems for intercity operation. The project represents Volvo Group's entry into India's electric intercity bus segment through VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd."
"LeafyBus is an Indian long-distance bus operator dedicated to battery-electric intercity services, operating scheduled overnight and long-haul routes with sleeper coaches. The company currently allegedly runs daily electric services on the Delhi-Dehradun corridor and is expanding its network through progressive fleet additions supported by dedicated charging infrastructure. LeafyBus has secured USD 4.1 million in funding from Enetra India Pvt. Ltd., allocated to fleet expansion, charging infrastructure development and new route launches, as reported again on India Times."
LeafyBus will deploy 100 electric intercity sleeper buses supplied by Eicher Trucks & Buses in a phased rollout, with 35 vehicles entering service by March 2026. The programme centers on the 13.5-metre Skyline Pro E sleeper coach configured as 36+D with upper and lower berths. The coach uses a 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 235 kW permanent magnet motor, and features front and rear air suspension plus advanced braking systems. LeafyBus operates battery-electric overnight and long-haul routes, including daily services on the Delhi–Dehradun corridor, and will expand routes supported by dedicated charging infrastructure. LeafyBus and Eicher will collaborate on route planning, charging design and operations, and LeafyBus received USD 4.1 million from Enetra India to fund fleet expansion, charging infrastructure and new route launches.
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