UltraTech Deploys 45 Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks for Clinker Transportation in Northern India
New Delhi, June 18, 2026: UltraTech Cement Limited has officially commenced the deployment of 45 electric heavy-duty trucks in partnership with Energy In Motion (EIM). The newly deployed fleet will transport clinker from Kotputli Cement Works, UltraTech’s integrated manufacturing unit in Rajasthan, to its Dadri Cement Works and Sikandarabad Cement Works grinding units located in the Delhi-NCR region. The route covers a 250-kilometre lead distance, traversing the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, further strengthening UltraTech’s existing fleet of over 750 green trucks, UltraTech Cement said in a press release.
This major deployment follows the signing of a transport service contract between UltraTech, EIM, and a logistics service provider. The initiative stands as one of the largest electric heavy-duty trucking deployments in northern India and marks a significant step in establishing the viability of long-haul electric heavy-duty trucking in the country. Comprising 45 electric trucks with a 55-tonne capacity each, the fleet has the potential to reduce over 8,900 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually while displacing the equivalent of about 2.9 million litres of diesel per year. Furthermore, the initiative strongly supports India’s push towards zero-emission commercial transportation, a priority articulated by the Government of India across its EV and logistics policy frameworks.
Speaking on the development, K C Jhanwar, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Limited, said, “India’s ambition for clean, energy-secure transportation demands industry action, and UltraTech is committed to being at the forefront. This deployment reflects our belief that decarbonising logistics is as strategic as decarbonising production. By shifting long-haul clinker movement to electric, we are aligning with the country’s stated objective to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, while building a supply chain that is resilient, responsible, and future-ready.”
UltraTech has been a pioneer in advancing sustainable transport within the cement sector. The company was among the first in India to introduce ‘Green Logistics’, deploying CNG trucks in 2021, LNG trucks in 2022, and electric trucks in 2024. The company continues to partner closely with its logistics providers to transition away from diesel to cleaner alternatives. As of financial year 2026, UltraTech operates 638 CNG trucks, 32 LNG trucks, and 89 electric trucks across its various manufacturing units.
