e-FAST India Initiative

Key notes

  • e-FAST India is associated with the transition towards electric freight transport.

  • The initiative supports a collaborative platform for:

    • Electric trucks.
    • Freight decarbonisation.
    • Charging infrastructure.
    • Financing.
    • Policy development.
  • Freight transport contributes significantly to fuel consumption and emissions.

  • Key barriers to electric freight include:

    • High upfront cost.
    • Battery range.
    • Charging time.
    • Heavy-duty vehicle technology.
    • Financing and resale value.

  • e-FAST India supports dialogue among:

    • Government.
    • Industry.
    • Transport operators.
    • Finance institutions.
    • Technology providers.

  • It is relevant to:

    • Green mobility.
    • Net-zero transition.
    • Energy security.
    • Logistics-sector reform.