Hyderabad, Sept.27 (NSS): Smart Freight Centre (SFC) India in partnership with the Government of Telangana, hosted a pioneering ZET Enablement Workshop today. It brought together key stakeholders to discuss the medium and heavy-duty truck (MHDT) freight sector, the challenges in Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs) adoption, and insights from across the ecosystem. The focus was on addressing challenges and opportunities in the adoption of ZETs.
The event featured presentations, group working sessions, promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration to accelerate ZET adoption and advance sustainable freight in India. The workshop aimed to create a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration, accelerating the adoption of ZETs and making sustainable freight a reality in India.
Vijay Jaiswal, Director, SFC India, set the tone with a welcome address, emphasizing the need for a cohesive strategy to overcome challenges in the electric freight truck transition. They highlighted the crucial role of policy offices, industry partners, and energy sectors in building a roadmap, supported by 17 knowledge partners under the e-FAST platform, to scale zero-emission truck pilots in Telangana and beyond.
Besides, Gopalakrishnan, VC, Director Automotive, Government of Telangana outlined their EV policy, including incentives for manufacturing, innovation, and skilling under the Telangana Mobility Valley. Their ZET accelerators are paving the way for pilot projects and scaling efforts. Vijay Jaiswal, Director, SFC, thanked Jayesh Ranjan and Gopalakrishnan, VC for gracing the event and providing us with such insightful thoughts.
Amartya Awasthi from ASCI highlighted the potential for electrifying mine haul trucks, which consume significant fuel, and shared their support for Smart Freight Centre India in exploring pathways for scaling electric trucks.
Suganth KS from RMI India, in his presentation, mentioned the Zero Emission Trucking Accelerator, initiated by Telangana Mobility Valley with RMI’s technical support. It aims to deploy and increase the adoption of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs) in Telangana. The accelerator has received applications from OEMs, fleet operators, and infrastructure providers, and is set to deploy ZET pilots in key sectors like cement, mining, and FMCG.
To support ZET adoption, the ZET Enablement Workshop Series has been launched, fostering collaboration among industry leaders, government representatives, and key stakeholders. Organized by the SFC India, these workshops explore sustainable logistics solutions and address barriers to ZET adoption. Previous consultations in Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi included diverse stakeholders such as OEMs, think tanks, policymakers, LSPs, and shippers.
