EKA Mobility Delivers 10 Electric Garbage Tippers to Sankhali Municipal Council in Goa

Key Highlights:

• EKA Mobility gave 10 electric garbage tippers to the Sankhali Municipal Council in Goa.
• The launch event was attended by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
• Each tipper runs up to 180 km on a single charge and carries 1,000 kg of waste.
• The vehicles take around 6–8 hours to charge and have a top speed of 80 km/h.
• Local leaders said the new vehicles will improve waste collection and support cleaner city efforts.

In a step towards cleaner and greener urban services, EKA Mobility has handed over 10 electric garbage tippers to the Sankhali Municipal Council (SMC) in Goa. The initiative was officially inaugurated by Goa’s Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant.

Fast, Efficient, and Eco-Friendly

These electric tippers can reach a top speed of 80 km/h and offer a range of up to 180 km on a single charge. Each tipper runs on a 32 kWh lithium ferrous phosphate battery and takes about 6–8 hours to fully charge. With a loading capacity of 1,000 kg, they are well-suited for daily waste collection duties.

Why This Matters for Sankhali

Local leaders, including Chairperson Siddhi S Prabhu Porob and former Chairperson Rashmi Dilip Desai, believe the electric tippers will make a big difference in keeping the city clean. They say this shows the council’s commitment to modern and responsible urban development.

Sustainability at the Street Level

EKA Mobility’s Rohit Srivastava shared that this project shows how cities can bring sustainability into everyday services. “Sustainability begins at the street level,” he said, pointing out that smart technology can help both people and the environment.

Backed by Global Support

EKA Mobility works with international partners like Mitsui Co., Ltd. from Japan and VDL Groep from the Netherlands. Together, they focus on building low-cost electric transport solutions to help cities become cleaner and more efficient.

About EKA Mobility

EKA Mobility builds an ecosystem where manufacturers, service providers, consumers, and communities work together. The vision is to empower everyone to actively contribute to a sustainable future. In Sanskrit, EKA means ‘One’ and reflects a commitment to collaboration and growth.

EKA Mobility offers trucks like EKA 55T, a versatile haulage truck, EKA 7T, and many more.

EKA Mobility offers a range of buses for different travel needs:

• EKA Coach: Designed for luxurious long-distance travel with a smooth and eco-friendly ride.
• EKA LF: Offers easy accessibility and efficient mobility for specialized environments.
• EKA 12M: Combines comfort and efficiency for environmentally conscious commutes.
• EKA 9M: Features spacious interiors and ergonomic design for comfortable city travel.
• EKA 7M: A nimble bus ideal for narrow lanes, hilly terrain, and feeder routes.

Also Read: EKA Mobility Gets PLI Certificate for Electric Bus Platform from ARAI

CMV360 Says

Using electric garbage tippers is a good step for Sankhali. Everyone wants clean streets and fresh air. These new tippers will reduce fuel usage and pollution. They work like normal trucks but are better for the environment. This small change can make daily life better. If more cities do the same, our cities will become cleaner and quieter.