Indian Companies Accelerate Electric Logistics Transition Following Government Appeal
India Inc biggies turbocharge plans to move logistics into electric lane
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Major Indian companies are ramping up their electric vehicle (EV) logistics targets in response to the Prime Minister's call for reduced fossil fuel use. Notable firms like PepsiCo, Maruti Suzuki, and Hindustan Unilever are implementing strategies to electrify their fleets, with significant investments in infrastructure and operations aimed at achieving greener logistics.
- 01PepsiCo plans to transition nearly 30% of its logistics to electric vehicles by year-end.
- 02Maruti Suzuki aims to increase rail transport for vehicle dispatches to 35% by FY2030-31.
- 03Hindustan Unilever has transitioned over 97% of its energy consumption to renewable sources.
- 04Dabur India is deploying a fleet of 40-50 EVs and increasing rail utilization threefold.
- 05Tata Motors reports a growing demand for electric small commercial vehicles, doubling its sales year-on-year.
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In a significant move towards sustainable logistics, leading Indian companies are enhancing their electric vehicle (EV) initiatives following a recent appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce fossil fuel consumption. PepsiCo is expanding its EV Green Corridor initiative, targeting nearly 30% of its logistics operations to transition to electric by the end of the year. The company currently operates 480,000 km annually with electric vehicles. Maruti Suzuki, the largest car manufacturer in India, is investing over ₹1,370 crore (approximately $165 million USD) to develop railway infrastructure and aims to boost its rail-based vehicle dispatches from 26% to 35% by FY2030-31. Meanwhile, Hindustan Unilever has successfully transitioned more than 97% of its energy usage to renewable sources and is increasing the use of electric vehicles across its supply chain. Dabur India has also joined the green logistics movement, deploying 40-50 EVs and tripling its rail transport utilization. The demand for electric commercial vehicles is on the rise, with Tata Motors reporting a doubling of its electric small commercial vehicle sales year-on-year, reflecting a broader industry shift towards electrification.
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The shift to electric logistics is expected to reduce carbon emissions, lower fuel consumption, and ease road congestion, benefiting both the environment and urban mobility.
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