Henkel launches pilot operations of re-powered electric trucks for commercial logistics
Adhesive Technologies, in partnership with a logistics firm and an EV retrofitting solutions provider, has launched India's first mid-haul re-powered electric truck operations for
commercial logistics
.
The pilot initiative involves two initial routes: Chennai to Pune (1,321 km) and Pune to Halol (713 km), marking a key step in decarbonising long-distance freight transport. The
electric trucks
, retrofitted with an all-electric powertrain kit, offer a range of 250 kilometres per charge and support payloads of up to 8 tonnes.
Henkel estimates that a single round trip on the Chennai–Pune corridor results in a reduction of around 1,212 kg of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, demonstrating the potential of electric trucking to lower the sector's carbon footprint.
The move aligns with Henkel's broader climate strategy, which includes targets to cut at least 90 per cent of absolute emissions across scope 1 and 2, and 90 per cent of scope 3 emissions by 2045. The company said it is focusing on eco-design, low-emission materials, supplier engagement, and carbon-efficient logistics as part of its net-zero roadmap.
The pilot represents an early shift away from conventional diesel-powered logistics and signals growing interest in electrification across India's industrial supply chain.
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