Jindal Stainless puts 10 electric trucks into operation.
Jindal Stainless has deployed heavy-duty electric trucks on routes connecting its Jajpur plant in Odisha with Kharagpur and Kolkata, both located in West Bengal. These trucks have a range that allows them to cover distances exceeding 350 kilometers in a single trip—comprising approximately 227 kilometers from Jajpur to Kharagpur, followed by another 131 kilometers to Kolkata.
By utilizing LNG, CNG, and fully electric vehicles, Jindal Stainless expects to reduce its CO2 emissions by approximately 26%—amounting to about 71 tonnes per month—based on an estimated monthly shipment volume of 8,000 to 9,000 tonnes and a combined distance traveled by the trucks of roughly 240,000 km. However, these ten electric trucks represent only a portion of the company’s fleet of eco-friendly vehicles, which also includes 80 LNG trucks, 60 CNG buses, and an undisclosed number of CNG trucks.
Commenting on the deployment of these new zero-emission transport vehicles, Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, stated: "The introduction of electric trucks marks a significant milestone in our efforts to decarbonize logistics and integrate lower-emission transport solutions into our operations. Our strategy focuses on implementing practical, scalable solutions that reduce our environmental footprint without compromising operational efficiency."
Jindal Stainless has acquired ten heavy-duty electric trucks from Blue Energy Motors—specifically, the 55-tonne "5548e" model. The company has not provided the technical specifications for these trucks, but Blue Energy Motors offers multiple configurations, with battery capacities ranging from 282 to 423 kWh.
The base configuration includes a 282 kWh LFP battery—designed for modular swapping—a 480 hp permanent-magnet synchronous motor, and a four-speed automated manual transmission. Swapping the battery takes an estimated five minutes, while a fast charge from 20% to 80% state of charge (SoC) takes 45 minutes. The 5548e electric truck is designed to climb gradients of up to 24% and cover distances of up to 200 kilometers on a single charge.
