India's Bharat Zero Emission Trucking Policy: Revolutionizing Road Transport
Key Ideas
  • The Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) policy aims to promote zero-emission electric trucks, offering incentives like toll-free highways and potential savings of over ₹108 lakh crores in oil costs by 2050.
  • The policy document categorizes interventions into five key areas: incentives, regulations, infrastructure, business and finance, and stakeholder-centric initiatives to facilitate the transition to ZETs.
  • The proposal includes modifying toll regulations to exempt ZET trucks from toll charges, standardizing large batteries for efficient battery swapping, and allowing ZET trucks to carry an additional 4 tonnes compared to ICE trucks.
  • Eminent personalities from the government and private sector, including experts from PSA GOI, Ministry of Heavy Industries, NITI Aayog, IIT Madras, and World Resources Institute, contributed to formulating the advisory.
The office of India's Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) has introduced an advisory on 'Bharat Zero Emission Trucking' (ZET), proposing a revolutionary policy to transition towards zero-emission electric trucks. The PSA's recommendations include establishing a zero-toll system for all trucks with green number plates, aiming to convert the draft norms into government policy within 12-14 months. The policy document focuses on the environmental and economic benefits of electrifying road transport, projecting substantial savings in oil costs by 2050 through the adoption of zero-emission trucks like battery-electric trucks (BETs) and fuel-cell-electric trucks (FCETs). It also emphasizes the reduction of reliance on foreign oil imports and lowering overall logistics costs. The Bharat ZET Policy Advisory outlines interventions in incentives, regulations, infrastructure, business and finance, and stakeholder-centric initiatives to support the implementation of ZETs. Key measures include toll exemptions, standardizing large batteries for efficient swapping, and allowing ZET trucks to carry additional weight compared to ICE trucks. Experts, including PSA Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, highlighted the importance of ZETs for decarbonization and energy security. The advisory also addresses the challenges of battery standardization and the impact of weight on truck payload capacity. The collaborative effort of various stakeholders from government bodies, industry, and research institutions contributed to the comprehensive 30-point plan aimed at driving sustainable and efficient road transport in India.
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