Ashok Leyland Electrifies Bharat Mobility Expo with Revolutionary 14T Boss Electric Truck

In a groundbreaking move, Ashok Leyland kickstarted the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 by delivering its first 14T Boss electric truck to BillionE. Here are the details. Read on

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, in a handover ceremony, has delivered the keys to their first 14T Boss electric truck to BillionE at the inaugural edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024.

At the Expo, Ashok Leyland showcased an impressive range of commercial vehicles designed with cutting-edge technology at the forefront. The fleet included the 9m hydrogen fuel cell bus, AVTR LNG 6x4 tractor, 55T EV tractor, and the Switch IeV4 electric light commercial vehicle, alongside the star of the show, the 14T Boss electric truck

Ashok Leyland asserts that the delivery of its first intermediate and heavy-duty fully-electric trucks to customers is a testament to its commitment to offering sustainable solutions, underscoring the brand’s dedication to revolutionising the commercial vehicle sector.

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Ashok Leyland’s Perspective

Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “Ashok Leyland is proud to deliver the first fully electric vehicle to our customer today. The Boss 14T electric truck was showcased at the Auto Expo last year. Today delivering this road-ready product marks a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainable and efficient transportation.”

“The vehicles showcased at the expo are future-ready and are poised to transform the landscape of the commercial vehicle sector. These vehicles represent our firm commitment to lead the transition to green mobility, offering advanced technologies focused on meeting the evolving needs of the Indian and global markets,” he added.

N Saravanan, chief technology officer, Ashok Leyland, said, "Ashok Leyland is moving steadily to develop multiple technologies to transition towards new energy. Whether it is battery electric, hydrogen ICE, fuel cell, or it is LNG and CNG, we are working on a complete array of alternate fuel products.”

Kartikey Hariyani, founder and CEO, Billion E-Mobility and CHARGE, said, “As we build our energy transition platform, we embark on a journey together towards a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable tomorrow. We thank Ashok Leyland for delivering the technologically advanced 14T Boss electric truck in quick time, enabling us to take forward our commitment to driving a sustainable and eco-friendly transportation ecosystem.”

What We Think?

With a rich legacy of technological innovations, Ashok Leyland's commitment to sustainability is further solidified by these electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The company, boasting decades of experience, a robust pan-India service network, and 24x7 customer support, seem to be heading in the right direction. 

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