NueGo’s E-K2K Electric Bus Sets Records in Asia and India
Mumbai, December 26, 2024: NueGo, India’s largest intercity electric bus service from GreenCell Mobility, was recognized by the ‘Asia Book of Records’ and ‘India Book of Records’ for setting the record of Maximum Distance Covered by an Electric Bus in a single expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. This achievement highlighted NueGo’s commitment to sustainable mass mobility solutions, demonstrating viability of electric buses across India while showcasing their environmental benefits. Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records adjudicator Kashmira Shah presented the record citations and medals to Mr. Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility.
NueGo commenced the Kashmir to Kanyakumari (E-K2K) Electric bus expedition on 4th October from Jammu and ended in Kanyakumari on 18th October. Covering 4,039 emission free kms across 200+ cities & towns, from 3,500 ft to sea level, NueGo’s electric bus spread the message of eco-friendly travel across the country. Along the route, the E-K2K bus conducted various community outreach programs, including student workshops, tree plantation, street plays, etc. Beyond completing a technological milestone, the journey represented India’s progress towards environmentally friendly mass mobility alternatives.
Mr. Devndra Chawla, CEO & MD, GreenCell Mobility stated, “NueGo’s E-K2K (Kashmir to Kanyakumari) journey marks a significant milestone in showcasing the transformative potential of electric buses for mass mobility and a sustainable future. Spanning over 200 cities and towns, this record-breaking journey raised awareness about cleaner, greener modes of travel through impactful community engagement initiatives, truly embodying the spirit of the ‘E-bus that does good’. We are deeply honored to have our efforts recognized with felicitations from the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records”
NueGo E-K2K expedition witnessed inaugurations by several distinguished dignitaries across different phases, showcasing nationwide support for electric mass mobility. Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, inaugurated the western leg in Nagpur, commending NueGo’s efforts in advancing electric transport. Dr. Devansh Yadav, CEO of Jammu Smart City, began the journey from Jammu, underscoring the role of electric mobility in modern urban ecosystems. The official flag-off from Delhi NCR was led by Sudhendu J. Sinha, Advisor, NITI Aayog, along with Dr. Sanjeev K. Lohia, Senior Advisor, The World Bank; Abhijeet Sinha, Project Director, NHEV; and Amit Bhatt, MD, ICCT India, marking the beginning of the northern leg.
In Bhopal, Shri Sanjay Singh and DSP Pramod Dube of the Bhopal Traffic Police flagged off the central leg of the journey, emphasizing the importance of sustainable transit for urban resilience. Further south, Shri Gopalakrishna VC, Director of Automotive and EV, Government of Telangana, inaugurated the Hyderabad phase, reflecting the region’s commitment to electric transportation. The Bengaluru phase was officiated by Shri Jagadeesh, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nelamangala, Bangalore, joined by Mr. Manjunath, Commissioner, City Municipal Corporation, highlighting the synergy between public safety and sustainable travel. Shri Vijay Vasanth, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, officially flagged in the NueGo E-K2K Bus Expedition in coastal town of Kanyakumari, marking the end of an extraordinary expedition that began in the picturesque Kashmir Valley and traversed diverse terrains to promote the message of green mobility.
NueGo E-K2K journey additionally provided opportunities for community engagement in major cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Kanyakumari. The team organized sustainability workshops, tree planting initiatives and street plays to raise awareness of the advantages of electric vehicles, highlighting their role as a catalyst for environmental awareness. Celebration with the Brave Souls of Indian Army, Fun and Interactive Road Safety Training Session, Medical Health Check-Up Camp, Delightful skit honoring the cultural richness and workshop on Sustainability & EVs at Maharani Gayatri Devi School, Ponjesly Engineering College, etc were some of the other major highlights of the voyage.
Key Milestones: –
Saved about 3,900 kgs of CO2 emissions
Tree plantation drives conducted in Delhi, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kanyakumari
500+ tress were planted showcasing the expedition’s green footprint
Journey completed in 14 days
Shoonya, Transportation Growth Initiative, Basera Samajik Sansthan the NGOs that partnered for environmental and community engagements