Olectra to develop heavy-duty electric trucks

Olectra Greentech Ltd. has entered into electric truck manufacturing for the Indian market. The prototype of this vehicle is built upon a heavy-duty electric tipper platform. The electric bus major, has already started trials of the 6x4 heavy-duty electric tipper at its plant in Telangana. The new development is a part of its plan to expand its product portfolio into the EV truck segment. As reported, the company would be further scaling up the manufacturing of these trucks in the upcoming state-of-the-art facility in the outskirts of Hyderabad. According to KV Pradeep, Chairman and Managing Director, “As the fossil fuel costs are skyrocketing, the electric trucks will be a game-changer in the segment.”