Pune: In a major boost to India’s green mobility ambitions, LNG and electric heavy truck manufacturer Blue Energy Motors has signed an initial pact with the Maharashtra government to set up a new state-of-the-art facility with an investment of ₹3,500 crore. The upcoming plant will have a production capacity of 30,000 trucks.
Anirudh Bhuwalka, Founder and Managing Director of Blue Energy Motors, shared that the company has already invested USD 50 million in its existing operations and aims to achieve 30,000 cumulative sales of heavy-duty electric and LNG-powered trucks over the next five years.
Earlier on Thursday, the company unveiled its first heavy-duty electric truck featuring swappable battery technology, along with the launch of India’s first electric highway corridor between Mumbai and Pune.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the corridor, describing the development as a “Tesla Moment” for India’s freight transportation sector. “This launch showcases Maharashtra’s leadership in sustainable innovation,” he said, emphasizing the state’s commitment to fostering clean mobility.
Bhuwalka added that the Mumbai-Pune corridor marks the beginning of a nationwide network of electric freight routes, with plans to electrify all major national highways within the next three years.
The initiative aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, aiming to promote self-reliant and sustainable industrial growth.
Currently, Blue Energy Motors operates a manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, with an annual capacity of 10,000 trucks. The company, backed by Essar and FPT (Iveco Group), had launched India’s first LNG-powered truck in September 2022 and currently holds a 60% share in the green truck segment, with over 1,000 LNG trucks already on the roads.
Commenting on the milestone, Anshuman Ruia, Director at Essar, said, “This launch marks a significant step in India’s decarbonisation journey. It reinforces our commitment to advancing green mobility through cleaner energy, advanced technology, and sustainable infrastructure—driving the shift toward a low-carbon and resilient economy.”
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