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Himachal Pradesh unveils plan for 100% electric public transport by 2025

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Himachal Pradesh is set to fully electrify its public transport system, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announcing a plan to convert the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) fleet to 100% electric by March 2025.  The transition to electric vehicles aims to reduce the environmental impact and improve HRTC’s financial performance, positioning it as a key player in sustainable transport across Himachal Pradesh’s challenging terrain.

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Olectra emerges lowest bidder for supply of 327 electric buses to HP govt

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The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), which serves over 7 million citizens, invited bids for 327 electric buses, comprising 297 nine-meter buses and 30 twelve-meter buses. After technical evaluations, Olectra emerged as the lowest bidder. HRTC is expected to finalize the order soon, following its previous collaboration with Olectra in 2017, which saw the introduction of electric buses on the Kullu-Manali-Rohtang Pass route. The new Olectra buses will feature Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), air…