Trucks constitute less than 5% of India's vehicle fleet, but account for nearly 40% of on-road fuel consumption, 44% of transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, and almost half of particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions from road transport. This translates into deteriorating air quality, rising public health costs, and growing environmental stress .
Electric trucks offer an opportunity for India to lead the next phase of clean transportation innovation.
India needs electric trucks. And it needs them now.
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