The National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) has launched the third "Tech Trial Run" to transform five major highways in Tamil Nadu into e-highways under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) programme. This trial run, focusing on key routes like Chennai to Tiruchy, involves the use of electric, hydrogen, and zero-emission freight vehicles. The initiative aims to assess cost efficiency metrics such as the total cost of ownership, breakeven period, and infrastructure upgrading costs to determine the feasibility of such a transition. The event, held at the Chennai Trade Centre to coincide with World Electric Vehicle Day, was attended by officials and marked a significant step towards sustainable transportation. NHEV's focus on decarbonizing the trucking industry and promoting zero-emission trucking highlights a commitment to reducing carbon footprint and embracing cleaner technologies. By leveraging data from the technical trial, the program plans to optimize charging station locations, frequency, costs, and the overall investment required to convert these highways into e-highways. Despite the current unavailability of hydrogen and electric trucks for business use, the NHEV program seeks to drive innovation and contribute to the government's sustainability objectives as a pilot initiative in India.