Pune-based Blue Energy Motors, a green truck manufacturing company has announced a significant milestone as its fleet of LNG trucks have cumulatively crossed the landmark of 1 crore kilometres on Indian roads in various customer applications.
The trucks while covering over 1 crore kilometres have effectively helped reduce over 3,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, which is equivalent to the environmental benefit provided by 1.2 lakh mature trees.
India’s trucking market is expected to grow four times larger by 2050 from 4 million trucks in 2022 to 17 million trucks, which will boost the nation’s economy and increase transportation emissions. With this projected growth, it’s crucial to ensure that green trucks contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable transport system.
As per recent NITI Ayog report, LNG provides a compelling alternative to diesel trucks. It is expected that LNG HDV in total HDV sales per annum would reach 10 percent by 2032. Green trucks produce near-zero tailpipe emissions and offer opportunities for long-term fuel cost savings, making them effective replacements for current diesel trucks. Hence, the Indian government is proactively adopting policies and developing infrastructure for swift adoption of clean energy trucks.
Anirudh Bhuwalka, CEO, Blue Energy Motors said, “Crossing the milestone of 1 crore kilometres is a significant achievement for Blue Energy Motors and a testament to the efficiency and reliability of our zero-emission trucking technology. The government of India has been encouraging the use of alternate fuelled Green Trucks and has been providing relentless support to streamline infrastructure for early adoption of LNG trucks. We are committed in this journey to provide a cleaner and greener environment by decarbonising heavy-duty trucking and mitigating the impact of transportation on climate change.”
