The EV vertical of JBM Auto Ltd. has been a pioneer in bringing products that have been significantly ahead of the products and solutions.
JBM buses are built with cutting-edge technology providing the highest levels of comfort and safety with state-of-the-art features. The Group is committed to combining fuel efficiency with utility and performance using Green & Efficient technologies.
Expanding the product portfolio further, JBM introduced ECOLIFE series, india’s first 100% electric bus, under ‘Make In India’ vision. These buses come in as the ideal solution addressing the growing environmental concerns in our country, ECOLIFE can be customised in 9m and 12m variants.
Almost four decades of strong trackrecord in manufacturing JBM’s focus is to be a one-stop solution provider in the Electric Vehicles segment by providing a complete ecosystem for E-mobility, Electric Bus Battery Technology & Charging Infrastructure.
The Group offers an entire gamut of activities under one roof including design, development, engineering, prototyping, testing and validation through its in-house R&D centres.
Amplifying the E-Mobility Ecosystem
With focus on comfortable and eco-friendly transportation, JBM Auto Ltd. has introduced ECOLIFE. India’s first Zero-emission 100% Electric Bus with the sole intention of transforming today’s customary mass commutation into tomorrow’s congenial eco-transportation.
The ECOLIFE series of buses is being indigenously manufactured at the company’s facilities located at Faridabad, Haryana and Kosi, Uttar Pradesh. Yet another facility with the capacity of producing 10,000 buses is in the pipeline.
JBM’s ECOLIFE is a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) as it is powered by lithium batteries, which is equipped with fast charging solutions, and runs 150-200 km in 10-15 hours of city bus operation, depending on traffic conditions.
The electric bus technology is adaptable to city bus operations depending on the demographic and geographic conditions. This bus is currently available in 9m and 12m length variants.
"Our focus is to bring pathfinding innovation in EV business. We offer the complete Ecosystem for E-Mobility, thus supporting a green and sustainable environment. "
Benefits of the EcoLIFE Series
HV Batteries
- High energy density High voltage battery
- Advanced cell chemistry battery cells for less self-discharge rate
- Fast charging (up to 5C) HV battery
Traction Motor
- Traction motor with higher torque to weight ratio
Bus Charging
- Ultra-fast charging with Dual Gun plug-in charging system
Bus Controls & Safety
- Advanced technology BMS & VCU to enhance vehicle performance, health & safety
- Roof mounted HV aggregates prevents electrical HV hazards during water logging
Others
- Higher energy regeneration during braking decreases average energy consumption per km running
- Optimized HV battery pack size reduces fare weight and increases passenger carrying capacity (Highest seating capacity for city & inter city transportation)
"Zero noise pollution, 100% emission-free, distinguished by its ultra-modern design with lower operational costs."
ecoLIFE
9 mt length-High Floor & Low floor
200 Km range
ecoLIFE
12 mt. length-Low floor
~ 250 Km range
Luxury Coach
12 mt.
long distance
Engine & Other Major Aggregates
| VEHICLE DESCRIPTION | ECO-LIFE E12 (12m LF AC) |
|---|---|
| Emission Level | Zero Emission |
| Vehicle Dimensions (L x W x H) | 12000 mm X 2576 mm X 3470 mm (LF) / 3508 mm (HF) |
| Wheel Base | 6320 mm |
| GVW | 18000 kg |
| Floor Height (mm) | 380mm |
| Seating Capacity | "36+2 folding + Driver (UBSII)/40+2 folding + Driver (CM |
| Front Axle | Low Floor |
| Rear Axle | Fully Floating, hub reduction for LF & Single reduction for HF |
| Suspension | Electronically controlled air suspension system (ECAS) |
| Brakes | Dual circuit full air S-cam brake with disc & ABS in all four |
| Kneeling system | Available |
| Tyres (Front & Rear) | 295/80R22.5 Radial Tubeless |
| Structure | Corrosion resistant Monocoque structure for LF & Chassis on Body Construction for HF |
| Side Panels | Aluminum |
| Emergency Exits | Available |
| Passenger doors | 1 at front & 1 at middle |
| Type of Doors | In Swing Type for LF & KJ type for HF |
| Wheelchair Ramp | Manually Operated |
| Traction Motor | 181 -250 KW for LF & 140-250kW for HF |
| Steering | Power Steering |
| Turning circle radius (mm)-minimum | As per CMVR |
| Ground Clearance | As per CMVR |
| Max Speed | 75 kmph minimum |
| Battery Specification | Advance Chemistry Lithium-ion Liquid cooled battery system |
| Regenerative Braking System Charging System | Available |
| Charging System | Off Board Plug-in fast charging |
| HVAC | Cooling Type only, heating-optional |
| Motor Type | AC Induction Motor/Permanent Magnet Synchronous Mote |
| Gradeability | As per CMVR/UBSI |
| Range | > 200 kms (As per AIS-040) & scalable as per requirements |
| VEHICLE DESCRIPTION | ECO-LIFE E9 LF |
|---|---|
| Emission Level | Zero Emission |
| Vehicle Dimensions (L x W x H) | 9400 mm X 2450 mm X 3066 mm |
| Wheel Base | 5066 mm |
| GVW | 13000 kg |
| Floor Height (mm) | 400mm |
| Seating Capacity | 31+1 Wheel Chair + Driver |
| Front Axle | Low Floor |
| Rear Axle | Fully Floating |
| Suspension | Electronically controlled air suspension system (ECAS) |
| Brakes | Pneumatic dual circuit full air brake with disc on front & drum on rear and ABS in all four wheels |
| Kneeling system | Available |
| Tyres (Front & Rear) | 255/70 R22.5 Radial Tubeless |
| Structure | Corrosion resistant monocoque structure |
| Side Panels | Waist level Stretched steel & Lower Skirt Panel-Aluminum |
| Emergency Exits | Available |
| Passenger doors | 1 at front & 1 at middle |
| Type of Doors | Jack-knife type/Outswing/In swing |
| Wheelchair Ramp | Available |
| Traction Motor | 120-160kW |
| Steering | Power Steering Electro-Hydraulic with Tiltable & Telescopic bot |
| Turning circle radius (mm)-minimum | As per CMVR |
| Ground Clearance | As per CMVR |
| Max Speed | 75 kmph minimum |
| Battery Specification | Advance Chemistry Lithium-ion Liquid cooled battery system |
| Regenerative Braking System Charging System | Available |
| Charging System | Off Board Plug-in fast charging |
| HVAC | Cooling Type only, heating-optional |
| Motor Type | Permanent Mognet Synchronous Motor |
| Gradeability | As per CMVR/UBSI |
| Range | Min: 160 kms running in a day |
| VEHICLE DESCRIPTION | ECO-LIFE E9 HF |
|---|---|
| Emission Level | Zero Emission |
| Vehicle Dimensions (L x W x H) | 9300 mm X 2477 mm X 3465 mm (Staff) / 3465 (School) / 3540 mm (City) |
| Wheel Base | 4750 mm |
| GVW | 14000 kg |
| Floor Height (mm) | 900mm |
| Seating Capacity | "37 + Driver (2x2) - Staff Bus Regular , 33 reclining + D (Auto expo), 37 + Driver (2x2), 45 + D (3x2) - School, 33 + Driver - City" |
| Luggage Rack | Optional for School, Available for Staff |
| Front Axle | Heavy Duty Reverse, l Beam solid Axle |
| Rear Axle | Fully Floating, Single reduction |
| Suspension | Air Suspension (FRONT & REAR) |
| Brakes | Front- Disc / Drum (optional) & Rear- Disc / Drum (optional) |
| Kneeling system | Not applicable |
| Tyres (Front & Rear) | 255/70 R22.5 Radial Tubeless |
| Structure | Ladder frame chassis, Body Structure- Corrosion resistant high strength steel |
| Side Panels | Waist level- Stretched steel & Lower Skirt Panel- Aluminum |
| Emergency Exits | Available |
| Passenger doors | 1 at front (Staff & School) and 1 at middle (City) |
| Type of Doors | Jack-knife type / Outswing - optional |
| Wheelchair Ramp | Not applicable |
| Traction Motor | 140-200 kW |
| Hydraulic power steering with Tilt & telescopic adjustment | Hydraulic power steering with Tilt & telescopic adjustment |
| Turning circle radius (mm)-minimum | As per CMVR |
| Ground Clearance | As per CMVR |
| Max Speed | 70 kmph/ 75 kmph minimum (city) |
| Battery Specification | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide |
| Regenerative Braking System Charging System | Available |
| Charging System | Off Board Plug-in fast charging |
| HVAC | Cooling Type only, heating-optional |
| Motor Type | Permanent Mognet Synchronous Motor |
| Gradeability | As per CMVR/UBSII |
| Range | > 180 kms (As per AIS-040) & scalable as per requirements |
| VEHICLE DESCRIPTION | 12M Coach |
|---|---|
| Emission Level | Zero Emission |
| Vehicle Dimensions (L x W x H) | 12400 mm X 2590 mm X 3724 mm |
| Wheel Base | 6350 mm |
| GVW | 19000 kgs |
| Floor Height (mm) | Gangway 1200 mm, Seat platform 1400mm |
| Seating Capacity | 45 Premium Reclining + Driver + Codriver (2x2) |
| Passengers Seat Type | High back & reclining adjustable |
| Luggage Space | Luggage Rack integrated with AC Duct end also in Boot Space |
| Driver Seat | 4 way adjustable, with 3 point ELR seat belt |
| Front Axle | Heavy Duty Reverse Elliot |
| Rear Axle | Fully Floating, single reduction |
| Suspension | Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (Front & Rear) |
| Brakes | Disc & EBS in all for four wheels |
| Kneeling system | Available |
| Tyres (Front & Rear) | 295/80 R22.5 Radial Tubeless |
| Structure | Corrosion resistant monocoque structure with Luggage space |
| Side Panels | Premium look, Aluminum |
| Emergency Exits | Emergency door on RH side |
| Passenger doors | 1 at front only |
| Type of Doors | 1 at front |
| Wheelchair Ramp | Not applicable |
| Traction Motor | 140-250 kW |
| Steering | Hydraulic power steering with Tilt & telescopic adjustment |
| Turning circle radius (mm)-minimum | As per CMVR |
| Ground Clearance | As per CMVR |
| Max Speed | 95 kmph |
| Battery Specification | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide |
| Regenerative Braking System Charging System | Available |
| Charging System | Off Board Plug-in fast charging |
| HVAC | Available |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Gradeability | As per CMVR / UBSII |
| Range | > 250 kms & scalable as per requirements |
