Eicher Announces Debut of Electric Vehicles in Small Commercial Segment at Bharat Mobility Global Show 2024

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, announced its entry into the small commercial vehicle (SCV) segment with the global launch of its first electric truck at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. This new range, called Pro Business Pro and Planet, 2 to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW) is designed to meet city and suburban distribution requirements. The deliveries shall start to commence in the year 2025,  followed by CNG and clean diesel options.

The importance of the launch was brought into the picture by Vinod Agarwal, MD & CEO, of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd, who said, “As India grows in the Amrit Kaal, by rapid urbanization, booming e-commerce, increased personal consumption, and the rise of the hub-and-spoke distribution the SCV segment will be driven. Our upcoming range will play an important role in this transformation with its Pro Business, Pro Planet approach. Eicher has a proven track record of delivering energy-efficient trucks and with this launch, we reaffirm our commitment to deliver innovative solutions essential for India’s sustainable development in the years to come .”

At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, VECV has cleared its vision for future-ready mobility solutions across all product categories with a focus on intelligent sustainable development.

In a major development for eco-friendly deliveries, Eicher Motors, part of the VECV group, unveiled India’s first-ever 5.5-ton electric truck, the Eicher Pro 2055 EV. Since its launch in September 2023, the Pro 2055 EV has been the talk of the delivery truck market, as it offers a sustainable solution for the growing e-commerce sector. This launch marks a significant achievement for VECV’s ongoing commitment to modernization and promoting smart sustainability practices. The Eicher Pro 8055 LNG/CNG truck, which could effortlessly switch between LNG and CNG fuels, became additionally on show. It is intended for long-distance, clean transportation. Also on display was the Eicher Pro 12m EV bus, designed for eco-friendly and pleasant worker transportation.

Volvo Trucks brought its all-electric Volvo FM electric 4×2 tractor to the event. These new trucks are currently being actively tested by leading e-commerce companies for long distances between major locations. In just three months, the electric tractor has covered an impressive 45,000 kilometers.

Volvo Buses also turned heads with its exemplary 15m Volvo 9600 Luxury Trainer, which was built on the reliable Volvo 9600 platform, the passenger boasts first-class comfortable seating, perfect for exceptional travel and sightseeing experiences.

In retaining with the Indian authorities’s Green Hydrogen Mission and guaranteeing zero tailpipe emissions, VECV also unveiled a sophisticated prototype of the Eicher Hydrogen ICE generation engine. Modern Uptime Center and the primary 100% Connected Fleet in the industry are just of the support answers that come well-known with every truck and bus made through Eicher and Volvo. By improving productiveness and performance for trucks, buses, drivers, and fleet control, these app-primarily based clever assist answers are seeking to further lessen their carbon footprint.