Montra and Green Drive Partner to Accelerate Clean Mobility in Logistics Sector
In a significant step toward sustainable transportation, Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has partnered with Green Drive Mobility to deploy 50 EVIATOR electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCVs) across India. The initiative aims to enhance fleet efficiency and support carbon-free mobility across first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile delivery segments.
Under the agreement, the deployment will take place over the next three months, with vehicles integrated into Green Drive Mobility's tech-driven fleet system, which includes real-time tracking, smart route planning, and AI-based performance analytics.
Saju Nair, CEO of TIVOLT Electric Pvt. Ltd. (SCV division of Montra Electric), and Hari Krishna, Founder & CEO of Green Drive Mobility, formalized the partnership, emphasizing their joint commitment to a cleaner logistics ecosystem.
The Montra EVIATOR, known for its high load capacity, advanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities, and energy efficiency, is expected to align seamlessly with Green Drive's mission of enabling sustainable logistics for ESG-focused enterprises.
With this collaboration, both companies aim to contribute to India's green mobility mission and set a benchmark for commercial EV deployment in the logistics sector.
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