CleanTransport 151d ago

#FreightElectrification #ChargingInfrastructure #CleanEnergyTransition #PowerGrid #ElectricTrucks #CleanFreight #ZeroEmission #SustainableTransport The Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL), in partnership with The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), organised a workshop “Driving Kerala’s E-Truck Ecosystem with PM E-DRIVE scheme” on 17th of December 2025. The session explores the supply-side enablers needed to scale electric truck adoption in Kerala spanning OEM readiness, innovative financing models, charging infrastructure, and utility planning with support from the recently launched PM E-DRIVE scheme. The discussion highlights how coordinated action across government, utilities, industry, and financiers can help build a robust ecosystem for clean freight. Speakers included: Ms Asha PA, Chief Engineer (REES & PED) & Head of EV Accelerator Cell, Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) | Mr Ajithkumar T K, ZET Domain Expert | Mr Ravindra Mohan, Director, ChargeZone | Mr Arvind Subramanian, Head - Charging Infra, Montra Electric | Mr Ramanunni M, Co Founder & CEO, ChargeMOD | Mr Shobhit Saxena, Vice President, EY | Ms Krithika PR, Program Lead, ICCT Press Release from the event: https://theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PRESS-RELEASE-Kerala-is-ready-to-become-the-first-state-to-operationalise-an-electric-truck-corridor-aligned-with-PM-E-DRIVE.pdf Context setting presentation by Cini John: https://theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/17th-december_Presentation-by-Ms.-Cini.pdf Context setting presentation by Harsimran Kaur, Researcher, ICCT: https://theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HK-KSEB-1.pdf Context setting presentation by Sajid Ismail is here: https://theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/17th-December_Presentation-by-Mr.-Sajin.pdf 📢 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheICCT_India 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/icct-india/?viewAsMember=true ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ICCT