Truckers body criticizes Centre's e-truck scheme for overlooking the practical benefits of CNG and LNG vehicles for long-haul operations.
E-trucks are limited by their range to about 150 kilometers, while CNG/LNG vehicles offer ranges of up to 2200-2400 kilometers on major highways.
The cost and refueling efficiency of CNG/LNG vehicles favor them over e-trucks, with a significant price gap making e-trucks economically challenging.
The trucking industry advocates for the government to focus on incentivizing CNG/LNG technology rather than pouring resources into e-trucks with limited practicality for heavy hauling.