Ashok Leyland Breaks Ground for Green Mobility Plant In Uttar Pradesh
Modified On Feb 21, 2024 12:06 PM
Ashok Leyland achieved a significant milestone with the ground-breaking ceremony to set up a new integrated commercial vehicle plant in Uttar Pradesh. Here are the details. Read on
Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group, marked a significant milestone with the ground-breaking ceremony for its new integrated commercial vehicle plant in Uttar Pradesh.
The ceremony, held at the new factory site on Kanpur Road, Lucknow, saw the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, who unveiled the foundation plaque and laid the foundation stone.
Ashok Leyland asserts that this new greenfield manufacturing facility, spanning over 70 acres, is set to be Ashok Leyland's most modern and environmentally friendly factory globally, emphasising world-class quality standards.
The plant will primarily focus on producing electric buses while also having the capability to manufacture vehicles powered by existing and emerging alternate fuels. The company envisions this facility as a key player in its journey towards achieving net zero emissions goals.
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Ashok Leyland Comments
Dheeraj Hinduja, executive chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, “The Foundation Stone laying ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ashok Leyland in Uttar Pradesh. Once operational, the facility will have a positive impact on our common goals of generating employment opportunities and advancing sustainable mobility in India.”
“We remain committed to driving innovation and setting new benchmarks in the field of green mobility. With this new plant, we are preparing ourselves for the future and take one step further to achieve our net zero emissions goals,” he added.
Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “This facility will not only address the rising demand for electric vehicles but also play a vital role in the holistic development of the region. Our focus on electric trucks and buses resonates with the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation and pushes us one step further to build a green mobility future.”
Insights Into The New Plant
Initially, the plant will have the capacity to produce 2,500 vehicles per year, with plans to increase this to 5,000 vehicles annually over the next decade, anticipating the growing demand for electric and other types of vehicles.
Ashok Leyland also mentions that Uttar Pradesh, with the highest number of registered electric vehicles in India, stands to benefit greatly from Ashok Leyland's strategic initiative, which places the company at the forefront of the green mobility revolution in the state.
What We Think?
The establishment of this plant marks Ashok Leyland's seventh vehicle plant in the country. As the company prepares for the future, its new plant in Uttar Pradesh will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric mobility in India, reinforcing its commitment to driving sustainable growth and development in the country's automotive sector.
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