Towards a greener future of freight

Though India's foremost effort to decarbonize the transport sector- the electrification of road vehicles - is being pursued vigorously by both central and state governments. And since there is no cost-effective EV option for heavy trucks, especially those engaged in long haul freight, this initiative is only applicable to passenger and smaller freight vehicles. Any low-carbon freight transport option will need massive investment in supporting infrastructure, as well as a long gestation period.