From Awareness to Action Regional Perspectives on BETs

Published on June 29, 2026

As part of a pan-Indian effort to accelerate the deployment of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs), Smart Freight Centre, India hosted a series of regional workshops that were held under NITI Aayog’s e-FAST initiative - ‘Accelerating the Shift: Transition to Zero Emission Trucks’ witnessed the participation of a remarkably diverse set of over 700+ stakeholders across 11 cities. The engagement spanned more than 35+ city and state-level departments, reflecting strong institutional involvement. The workshops also brought together over 40+ logistics service providers, 20+ shippers, and 10+ financing institutions, highlighting the broad industry interest in zero-emission freight solutions. Additionally, the presence of 10 associations, 7 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and 12 charge point operators (CPOs) underscored the multi-sectoral collaboration essential for building a robust ecosystem for Zero Emission Trucks in India.

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