This development assumes significance given that TVS has been operating conventional fossil fuel-based trucks in its over seven decades of commercial trucking history, said a company release
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TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions (TVS VMS), part of the TVS Mobility Group announced a strategic collaboration with Montra Electric's electric medium and heavy commercial vehicles division on Friday. On the back of this agreement, TVS VMS has now entered into electric trucking for the first time.This development assumes significance given that TVS has been operating conventional fossil fuel-based trucks in its over seven decades of commercial trucking history, said a company release. As part of the first phase of deployment, TVS VMS will deploy the electric commercial vehicle brand’s Rhino eHCVs for freight operations on a primary logistics route in Chhattisgarh. The trucks will operate across a 190 km lead distance, supported by three dedicated charging stations to ensure continuous uptime and seamless operational continuity.FY27 targetMonta Electric and TVS VMS aim to deploy more than 300 electric trucks during the current financial year, reinforcing their shared vision of transforming commercial transportation through clean and sustainable mobility solutions, the release added.The deployment, touted to be another milestone in India’s transition towards green mobility, drastically reduces carbon emissions by lowering diesel consumption and promoting sustainable transportation. The project is engineered to deliver lower operating costs and a reduced total cost of ownership for freight customers while directly contributing to India’s net-zero carbon and clean energy goals, the statement added.Published on August 7, 2026
