The conference will provide an excellent opportunity for your organisation to showcase its products and services. We have come up with two impactful and value-oriented packages that include:

Lead Sponsor (up to 2): INR 4,00,000 / USD 6670

• Up to six delegate registrations (from the sponsoring company)
• One speaking slot (Prime Time on Day 1)
• Exhibition space at the conference (4m x 3m)
• Electronic Direct Mailer (EDM) campaign with sponsor logo to master database
• Hyperlink of sponsor website on the event website page
• Mention on all conference promotional material (mailings, ads, etc.)
• Distribution of sponsor promotional material to each delegate
• Prominent logo presence at the conference (backdrop, vertical panel, jacket cover, e-brochure, etc.)

Co-sponsors: INR 2,00,000 / USD 3335

• Up to four delegate registrations (from the sponsoring company)
• Exhibition space at the conference (3m x 2m)
• Electronic Direct Mailer (EDM) campaign with sponsor logo to master database
• Hyperlink of sponsor website on the event website page
• Mention on all conference promotional material (mailings, ads, etc.).
• Distribution of sponsor promotional material to each delegate.
• Logo presence at the conference (backdrop, vertical panel, jacket cover, e-brochure, etc.).

The Imperial, New Delhi

The conference is being organised by India Infrastructure Publishing, the leading provider of information on the infrastructure sectors. The company publishes Indian Infrastructure (a magazine on infrastructure policy and finance). It also publishes Power Line and Renewable Watch magazines. It publishes a series of reports on the transportation sector including Clean Bus Market in India: Hybrid, Electric, Gas-Based, Smart Cities in India; CGD Market and LNG Market in India; and Urban Rail in India. The company organises over 50 conferences a year with topics ranging from Smart Cities 2.0, E-mobility and Charging infrastructure to City Gas Distribution.

Organisers:      

• Indian cities are increasingly looking to deploy cleaner modes of transportation (CNG-fuelled, electric buses and hybrid buses) to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While CNG buses are already widely used in the country, electric buses (pure and hybrid) are also gaining popularity.
• A proactive policy framework has been the driving factor for the adoption of clean buses in India. Incentives offered under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme have motivated states to formulate plans for the adoption of electric vehicles. The state transport undertakings (STUs) of Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Delhi, Telangana and Kerala have adopted several electric buses, placed new orders, announced major plans and introduced state-level policy changes to facilitate the deployment of such buses.
• However, transport being a public service, factors like affordability, high upfront cost, and limited local manufacturing capacity can adversely impact the adoption of clean buses. Besides, the high cost of batteries and a non-existent charging infrastructure limit the adoption of hybrid and electric buses
• The government is taking action to resolve these issues. FAME II, which is expected to be launched in March 2019, will lay emphasis on the development of charging infrastructure and local manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. In March 2018, the Ministry of Power clarified that charging stations do not require separate licences, clearing the ambiguity around this issue, which was holding back private investments in this space. This development is expected to help speed up the installation of charging stations by private parties across the country. Meanwhile, non-fiscal incentives in the form of tax waivers and GST reductions have been extended and are likely to act as long-term incentives for both STUs and manufacturers.
• Overall, India is an attractive market for players in the clean bus industry. Several global players such as Goldstone-BYD and Eicher have entered the Indian market while domestic manufacturers such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland are making innovations in this area.
• The mission of this conference is to explore the emerging trends and developments in the clean bus market and discuss the outlook for the future. It will examine the opportunities, issues and challenges in the clean bus segment; assess the electricity needs and requirements; discuss the plans and requirements of key stakeholders; examine charging and other infrastructure requirements; and showcase noteworthy solutions and technologies. It will also provide a platform for the industry to share experiences, and exchange views and opinions.

RECENT TRENDS AND MARKET OUTLOOK

• What are the emerging trends in the clean bus segment?
• What are the barriers to the adoption of clean buses in India?
• What are the demand and supply projections and the future outlook for this segment?

POLICY DIRECTION, INCENTIVES AND PLANS

• What are the current policies and standards for the deployment of clean buses?
• What has been the progress under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020?
• What has been the progress under FAME I?
• What are the expectations from FAME II?

NITI AAYOG PERSPECTIVE: SPOTLIGHT ON MCA FOR PPPs IN ELECTRIC BUSES

• What is the potential for the introduction of electric buses on a PPP basis under the opex model?
• How has been the industry’s response to the model concession agreement (MCA)?
• What are the long-term objectives and targets for the deployment of clean buses?

BUYERS PERSPECTIVE: STATE/CITY-LEVEL INITIATIVES AND PLANS

• What is the perspective of state transport corporations on the deployment of zeroemission
• clean buses? How has been the experience so far?
• What are their fleet deployment plans? What are the key issues and challenges?
• What are the new business models (lease or outright purchase) being explored?

MANUFACTURERS VIEWPOINT

• How has been the experience so far?
• What are manufacturers’ expectations from the government, especially with regard to charging infrastructure?
• What are the key risks and challenges?

FINANCING AND PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES

• How has been the experience so far with regard to financing?
• What are the various business models for the procurement of clean buses?
• What are the key risks and challenges? What is the outlook?

CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC BUSES

• What are the charging infrastructure requirements to align with the clean bus deployment plans and targets?
• What are the interventions needed to support requirements such as fast charging stations and shared charging infrastructure?
• What are the business models for EV charging stations (battery rentals, battery swapping points, etc.) that are most suited for Indian needs?
• What are the standards required for charging infrastructure?

ADVANCEMENTS IN BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES

• What are the recent advances in batteries used for electric buses?
• What is the cost economics involved in the use of these batteries?
• What is the potential for local manufacturing of lithium ion batteries?

ELECTRICITY NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS

• What are the opportunities and challenges for generators?
• Is the grid ready to handle the electricity demand from electric buses?
• What measures can be taken to reduce the stress on the grids?

FOCUS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY

• What is the potential for the use of renewable energy for charging? What are its expected benefits?
• What are the key issues and challenges?
• What are the global best practices?

CLEAN BUS TECHNOLOGIES

• What are the recent technology advancements?
• What is the expected impact on cost and efficiency?
• What is the potential for the deployment of smart electric buses?

SEGMENT FOCUS I: HYBRID BUSES

• What is the business case for the deployment of hybrid clean buses across cites in India?
• How has been the experience so far?
• What are the key issues and challenges? What is the future potential?

SEGMENT FOCUS II: ELECTRIC BUSES

• How has been the experience so far?
• What are the key issues and challenges?
• What are the key measures required to make these buses financially viable for STUs?

SEGMENT FOCUS III: GAS-BASED BUSES

• How has been the experience with regard to the deployment of CNG, LNG and ethanol buses across Indian cities?
• What are the key issues and challenges?
• What is the future outlook?

RETROFITTED CLEAN BUSES

• What is the potential for the retrofittment of the existing fleet of buses?
• How has been the experience so far?
• What are the key issues and challenges?

For speaking opportunities, please contact:
Neha Mathur
Email: neha.mathur@indiainfrastructure.com
Mob: + 91 8826000927

The event is expected to draw participation from executives, managers and decision-makers from:

• Public transport authorities and operating companies
• State government agencies
• Bus manufacturers
• Charging solution suppliers and battery manufacturers
• Multilateral agencies
• Funding agencies
• Academic institutions
• Transport associations
• Government transport departments
• Policymaking and regulatory bodies
• Suppliers of bus components
• Energy providers
• Banks and financial institutions
• Leasing companies
• Research and development organisations
• Consultants, etc