Rajgangpur, Odisha: Dalmia Cement, Tejas Cargo India Limited and Blue Energy Motors have joined hands to deploy an electric heavy-duty truck for cement transportation operations in Raniganj, marking another step in the adoption of zero-tailpipe-emission freight vehicles for industrial logistics in India.
The Blue Energy Motors electric truck will be operated by Tejas Cargo India Limited to support Dalmia Cement’s logistics requirements. The companies said the deployment is aimed at reducing transportation-related emissions while integrating cleaner mobility solutions into industrial supply chains.
The move comes as companies increasingly turn their attention to emissions generated beyond factory gates. Freight transportation can form part of a company’s Scope 3 emissions, making logistics an important area for businesses seeking to reduce their wider environmental footprint.
Heavy-duty freight has traditionally been one of the more challenging segments to electrify because commercial vehicles must combine payload capacity, range, reliability and operating economics. Cement transportation, where “heavy duty” is quite literally part of the job description, provides a demanding real-world use case for electric trucking technology.
The companies said the deployment illustrates how manufacturers, logistics operators, commercial vehicle makers and charging infrastructure providers can work together to expand the use of cleaner freight solutions.
It also adds to a growing number of commercial applications for electric heavy-duty vehicles in India, particularly across industries such as cement, infrastructure and manufacturing where road freight plays a significant role in daily operations.
Chander Bindal, Chairman & Managing Director – Tejas Cargo India Limited said:
“The logistics sector is undergoing a significant transformation, and sustainable transportation will play a defining role in its future. We are pleased to deploy Blue Energy Motors’ electric heavy-duty truck for Dalmia Cement’s operations and look forward to contributing to the adoption of cleaner and more efficient freight solutions across the industry.”
Anand Mimani, CEO – EV & New Energy Business, Blue Energy Motors, said:
“As India accelerates its transition towards a lower-carbon future, decarbonizing freight transportation will be critical to achieving meaningful emissions reductions. Electric heavy-duty trucks are increasingly proving their ability to deliver the performance, reliability and economics required for commercial operations. This deployment is a strong example of how clean mobility solutions can help industries reduce transportation-related emissions while advancing their broader sustainability ambitions.”
Blue Energy Motors operates a portfolio of LNG and electric heavy-duty trucks. According to figures provided by the company, more than 1,400 of its green heavy-duty trucks are operating across key freight corridors in India.
The company said its fleet has collectively travelled more than 122 million green kilometres and contributed to reducing more than 33,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, which it estimates is equivalent to the carbon absorption of nearly 1.3 million trees.
The Dalmia Cement deployment reflects a broader shift in freight decarbonisation from technology demonstrations towards commercial operations. As companies pay greater attention to emissions across their supply chains, the performance and economics of electric heavy-duty trucks in demanding industrial applications will be closely watched.
For India’s logistics sector, the significance extends beyond a single truck or route. Successful deployment of electric commercial vehicles in industries such as cement could help determine how quickly cleaner freight technologies move from selective adoption to a larger role in the country’s industrial transportation network.
