HYBUS, the first ever hybrid electric plug-in CNG vehicle was flagged off at the Auto Expo. The bus comes from the Hinduja’s flagship company Ashok Leyland. The company’s MD sought the support from the governments to promote the hybrid buses by slashing tax and duty on lithium batteries from the current 18%. Hybrid buses are capable saving fuel by 20-30% against conventional fuels.
Hybrid buses are slated for Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. This has been another such occasion for the company after the similar one in 1997, he said. The green concept is furthered by ESSI 20 truck, comprising 20 innovative concepts and saving 20% fuel and enabling 20% reduction in carbon emission.