In a groundbreaking move aimed at scaling e-mobility for intercity commutes, zingbus, a branded intercity bus service provider, has joined forces with Sheru, a provider of innovative battery management and energy storage solutions. The strategic partnership between the two companies is focused on driving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions in the transportation industry.
As part of this collaboration, zingbus plans to add an impressive fleet of 2,200 electric buses and 4,000 electric cars over the next 5 years. To ensure efficient battery management, zingbus will utilise ScaleBat, Sheru’s cutting-edge battery management solution. ScaleBat offers advanced features for optimising battery performance, reducing operational costs, and extending battery life, enabling zingbus to maximise the potential of their electric vehicles.
In addition, zingbus will leverage Sheru’s NetBat platform to monetise idle time by connecting electric vehicles to Sheru’s energy storage network. With an estimated cumulative battery capacity of 1 GWh, zingbus will offer energy storage services during periods of low vehicle utilisation, unlocking new revenue streams and contributing to the efficient management of energy infrastructure.
Prashant Kumar, co-founder & CEO of zingbus, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, he said that the company was thrilled to partner with Sheru to accelerate its transition to sustainable intercity transportation. The battery management and energy storage solutions of Sheru will help the company drive innovation and create a greener future for the transportation industry.
Nakul Mehan, CTO of Sheru, shared his excitement about collaborating with zingbus on their ambitious electrification journey. He emphasised the significance of the partnership and stated that highways form 60% of emissions from transportation in India. zingbus has immense potential to lead sustainability for highways, being the most trusted brand in intercity commuting.
The partnership between zingbus and Sheru underscores their commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. By scaling its electric fleet, zingbus aims to offset half a million tons of carbon emissions annually, which is equivalent to planting more than 22,000 trees.