Green Mobility in Motion How LNG Trucks Are Taking Over Indian Highways

1. Green Mobility in Motion: • How LNG Trucks Are Taking Over Indian Highways? https://www.essar.com

2. Introduction The way goods move across India is changing — not in big flashy ways, but slowly, steadily, and for the better. If you’ve travelled on a national highway recently, you may have noticed something different. A quieter hum. Fewer fumes. And if you look closely, you’ll see the shift — green trucks in India, especially LNG trucks, are starting to roll in. It’s all part of something bigger — the push for green mobility in India. And while electric cars and two-wheelers usually grab the headlines, it’s the freight sector where the real action is starting to take place.

3. What green mobility actually means? • First off, let’s keep it simple. Green mobility in India is all about moving people and goods in a cleaner, more sustainable way. It means less pollution, better fuel efficiency, and using technologies that don’t cost the planet. • For personal transport, that might mean EVs and metro systems. But when it comes to trucks and highways — which carry over 60% of India’s freight — we need bigger solutions. That’s where LNG trucks in India come in. They’re not perfect, but they’re a lot better than the diesel guzzlers we’ve relied on for decades.

4. Why LNG works for long-haul transport? • Let’s be honest — diesel trucks have ruled the roads for a reason. They’re tough, proven, and fuel is available everywhere. But they also bring problems — rising fuel costs, high emissions, and a growing regulatory pushback. • LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) offers a middle path. It’s not fully green like an electric vehicle, but it’s a whole lot cleaner than diesel. • Lower emissions — compared to diesel, LNG can cut CO₂ by up to 30% • Longer range — good for highways, some models cover 700 km on a single tank • Less noise — the engines are quieter, which makes life easier for drivers and reduces road noise • Lower operating cost — LNG is cheaper than diesel, and maintenance costs are often lower too

5. Which companies are making the first move? • Essar, through investments in GreenLine Mobility and Ultra Gas & Energy, is investing in not just fleet management of LNG & EV trucks, but also in developing infrastructure and green fuel supply chains. They plan to build LNG stations while supporting fleet decarbonisation. • Blue Energy Motors, which is also Essar’s partner in Green mobility,has launched India’s first LNG-powered heavy-duty trucks manufacturing facility • Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland are both testing LNG models for commercial fleets • Reliance Industries has announced plans to use LNG trucks for its internal logistics operations • Logistics players like Delhivery and Flipkart are starting to experiment with cleaner trucks to cut emissions in supply chains

6. WHY IT MATTERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT • Trucks don’t get talked about as much as cars when it comes to emissions — but they should. They make up a small percentage of vehicles, but a big chunk of transport pollution. • Cut down millions of tonnes of CO₂. GreenLine has already helped reduce 14,000 tonnes of CO₂. • Improve air quality, especially near highways and in transit towns • Lower noise levels in residential areas • Reduce India’s fuel import burden

7. Let’s talk money — is it worth it? • Upfront, LNG trucks cost more — no sugar-coating that. Depending on the model, you might pay ₹5–7 lakh more than a diesel truck. • But the real story is in running costs. LNG is cheaper than diesel, and engines don’t wear out as fast. Many operators say they can recover the extra cost within 2 to 3 years, especially if they’re doing long highway routes. • Plus, as more manufacturers enter the space, costs are likely to come down.

8. What still needs to improve? • To really push green mobility in India forward, we need a few more things to fall into place: • Better fuel access — we need more LNG stations, and faster rollout • Easy financing — banks and NBFCs need to offer fleet-friendly loans • Awareness and training — drivers, owners, and mechanics all need to understand how to work with LNG trucks

9. Final thoughts • We’re at a tipping point. The shift to green mobility in India isn’t just about electric cars or flashy tech launches. It’s also about the nuts and bolts — the trucks on our highways, the goods they carry, and the fuel they burn. • LNG trucks in India offer us a way to clean up transport without waiting for perfect solutions. They’re practical, scalable, and already on the road. • There’s more work to do. The infrastructure needs to grow. The costs need to come down. But the direction is clear. The future of freight in India is changing — and it’s looking greener every day.

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