Volvo announced yesterday that it will introduce hybrid buses in India early next year . In a bid to promote environmental - friendly vehicles , the Indian Government recently launched its Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India ( FAME ##2 ) initiative , packed with incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles . " The unveiling of the first Volvo hybrid city bus in India is contextual given the impetus from the central government to popularise public transport , while supporting the adoption of clean technology " , said Akash Passey of smart Buses . The hybrids , which consume 39 % less fuel than regular diesel buses and help in cutting carbon dioxide emissions by the same amount and nitrogen oxides by 50 % , will be manufactured at the company 's facility in Bengaluru . So far , the company has sold over 5,000 hybrids and full electric buses worldwide .
Volvo announced yesterday that it will introduce hybrid buses in India early next year. In a bid to promote environmental-friendly vehicles, the Indian Government recently launched its Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme, packed with incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles. "The unveiling of the first Volvo hybrid city bus in India is contextual given the impetus from the central government to popularise public transport, while supporting the adoption of clean technology", said Akash Passey of Volvo Buses. The hybrids, which consume 39% less fuel than regular diesel buses and help in cutting carbon dioxide emissions by the same amount and nitrogen oxides by 50%, will be manufactured at the company's facility in Bengaluru. So far, the firm has sold over 5,000 hybrids and full electric buses worldwide.