Jamshedpur, January 21: Tata Steel today marked a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable operations with the launch of its first-ever Electric Truck at the Washery #3 Complex, Coal Beneficiation Plant, West Bokaro. This pioneering initiative, a first for the company’s Raw Material Division, underscores Tata Steel’s unwavering commitment to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2045.
The strategic deployment of the electric truck is a result of invaluable partnerships with Montra Electric and Tycoon Industries Pvt. Ltd., reflecting a shared vision for a greener future in heavy industry.
This electric truck is targeted to operate with pure zero emissions, preventing 64 tonnes of CO2 annually – an environmental benefit equivalent to planting 3,000 trees for each vehicle. The company plans to conduct extensive trials over the coming months to evaluate its performance and assess phased adoption across other operational areas.
“This is a truly proud moment for our West Bokaro Division and the entire Raw Material Division team,” stated B V Sudhir, Chief, Coal Beneficiation, West Bokaro Division, Tata Steel. “The introduction of electric trucks is a tangible step towards integrating sustainability into our core operations, reducing our carbon footprint, and supporting India’s transition to a low-carbon industrial ecosystem.”
The launch event saw the esteemed presence of key dignitaries including: Ranjan Kumar Sinha, Chief Procurement Officer, Tata Steel; Sanjay Rajoria, General Manager (Coal), Tata Steel; Muzaffar Shah, Chairman, Tycoon Industries Pvt. Ltd.; Arvind Mohan Singh, National Head, Montra Electric; Mohan Mahto, President, Rashtriya Colliery Mazdoor Union West Bokaro and Dr. Yogendra Singh, Secretary, Rashtriya Colliery Mazdoor Union West Bokaro.
Other notable attendees from Tata Steel included Ashutosh Kumar Pandey, Chief, Coal Beneficiation (Designate), West Bokaro Division; Mazhar Ali, Chief, Engineering and Services, West Bokaro Division; Shantanu Verma, Chief, Procurement Logistics; departmental heads, executives, officials from our valued vendor partners and union members.
By replacing traditional diesel-powered vehicles with electric alternatives, Tata Steel aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease noise pollution, and lower long-term operating costs. This initiative reinforces Tata Steel’s leadership in championing sustainable practices within the heavy industry sector.
