The triumvirate will run an electric bus (e-bus) pilot to support sustainable in-campus commuting by IITM's students and staff. The e-bus, which will incorporate Hitachi ABB Power Grids' innovative flash-charging technology – Grid-eMotion™ Flash, will be provided by India's largest bus manufacturer, Ashok Leyland. IITM will host the infrastructure required to operate the flash-charging system for the e-bus.