EIM inks pact with Sorigin Green Mobility to deploy 500 electric heavy commercial vehicles in 2 years

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) Electric mobility firm Energy In Motion Limited (EIM) on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Sorigin Green Mobility for the deployment of 500 electric heavy commercial vehicles (e-HCVs) over two years.

     According to the memorandum of understanding (MoU), the collaboration will focus on accelerating the transition to electric freight mobility and enabling the scalable deployment of e-HCVs across major freight corridors in the country with significant cargo movement, including the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) port ecosystem.

     The proposed deployment will prioritise cargo-intensive routes where vehicle utilisation, energy costs and operational efficiency are key considerations, EIM said.

     Sorigin already operates EIM tractors at JNPT and Tuticorin Container Terminal.

     As part of the proposed collaboration, EIM will provide its Ashwa 55-tonne electric tractors, supported by charging infrastructure, battery-swapping networks and energy-management solutions.

     The integrated approach is intended to support vehicle utilisation, reduce refuelling-related downtime and improve the operational economics of electric freight transportation, the company said.

     "We believe the electrification of heavy commercial transport will be driven not just by the availability of electric vehicles, but by an integrated ecosystem that makes them practical and commercially viable for fleet operators.

     "Sorigin Green Mobility is our valued existing customer, and this new large-scale partnership marks a significant step-up in heavy electric logistics across key freight corridors in India. By combining our Ashwa 55-tonne electric tractor with charging infrastructure, battery-swapping solutions and energy management capabilities, we aim to address critical operational requirements such as vehicle utilisation, turnaround time and energy costs," said Narendra Murkumbi, Managing Director of EIM Ltd.

     This partnership aims to increase the adoption of electric heavy-duty freight transportation and support the decarbonization of heavy-duty commercial logistics and supply chain networks.

     "Combining EIM's integrated vehicle and energy platform with Sorigin Green Mobility's fleet operations, we aim to make zero-emission freight the default choice for ports and industrial supply chains. Our role is to make the switch simple," said Gautam Rekhi, Director and Aarav Tanti, Co-Founder, Sorigin Green Mobility Private Limited.

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