How is Blue Energy Motors Accelerating Green Trucking in India?

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Key Takeaways
- Blue Energy Motors has raised $50 million in funding.
- The company focuses on sustainable mobility through LNG and electric trucks.
- BEM aims to enhance its manufacturing capacity to 10,000 trucks annually.
- The firm has sold around 1,000 LNG trucks to Fortune 500 companies.
- The trucks have contributed to a reduction of 15,000 tonnes in carbon emissions.
Mumbai, Sep 18 (NationPress) Blue Energy Motors (BEM), recognized as India’s premier producer of LNG and electric heavy-duty trucks, has successfully completed another funding round, increasing its total capital to $50 million.
The company’s ambition for sustainable mobility is supported by Essar and FPT (Iveco Group), who act as a strategic investor and technology collaborator.
In this recent funding initiative, Blue Energy Motors has garnered an extra $30 million from investors Nikhil Kamath and Omnitex Industries.
BEM currently possesses a manufacturing capability of 10,000 trucks annually. This new funding will play a crucial role in fully utilizing this capacity, speeding up production, advancing the development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electric vehicle (EV) heavy-duty trucks, and enhancing the company’s green mobility presence throughout India.
The firm is leading the charge to decarbonize India's transportation sector, which accounts for almost 15 percent of the nation’s total carbon emissions. As India’s largest producer of LNG trucks, BEM has successfully sold around 1,000 vehicles that are currently operational with top Fortune 500 companies. These trucks have cumulatively traveled over 60 million km, resulting in a reduction of carbon emissions by more than 15,000 tonnes (CO2) so far.
Regarding the recent funding, Anirudh Bhuwalka, Founder & Managing Director of Blue Energy Motors, stated, "This new financial boost empowers Blue Energy Motors to expedite India’s transition to clean, sustainable freight transport. By leveraging both LNG and electric truck technologies, we are poised to spearhead India’s shift towards sustainable, zero-emission freight. Our dedication to providing scalable, commercially viable solutions positions us at the forefront of the green mobility revolution and sets the groundwork for long-term value creation for our investors."
Nikhil Kamath, Investor and Entrepreneur, remarked, "The future of logistics in India will be founded on clean, scalable technologies. The genuine opportunity lies in solutions that not only pursue disruption but also deliver it quietly, efficiently, and extensively. Blue Energy has excelled in this aspect."
Anshuman Ruia, Director at Essar, commented, "As investors in Blue Energy Motors, Essar is profoundly committed to advancing India's shift to green mobility. Our ongoing investment highlights our confidence in Blue Energy Motors and its innovative approach to decarbonizing heavy-duty transport. This aligns seamlessly with Essar's broader vision of promoting sustainable business solutions across various sectors."
As India strives for a cleaner and more energy-efficient future, Blue Energy Motors is exceptionally positioned to guide the transition within the freight transportation sector.