Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Aims To Achieve 70% Renewable Energy Usage By FY27
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has set ambitious sustainability goals, targeting 70% renewable energy usage by FY27 and aiming to be water positive by 2030. The company is dedicated to enhancing gender diversity, energy efficiency, and waste reduction while supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Notably, it recently created a large water body in Bhopal to sustain its operations. VECV also launched the Eicher Pro X Small Truck for zero-emission deliveries and operates electric buses since 2022, showcasing a commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Aims To Achieve 70 Renewable Energy Usage By FY27
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) on Thursday announced that it aims to achieve 70% renewable energy usage by FY27 and become water positive by 2030. VECV is focused on improving gender diversity, energy efficiency, waste reduction, Zero Waste to landfill, plantation and emissions control by executing impactful projects contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 7, 12, and 13.
The company has achieved a milestone by developing a water body with approximately 52 million litres capacity in the new facility at Bhopal which is sufficient to run the plant for 4 months.
The recently launched EV-first Eicher Pro X Small Truck delivers zero emission to mid and last-mile delivery customers. Eicher electric buses are already in operation since 2022 in various states across India.
In addition to that, VECV’s Bhopal plant is India’s first commercial vehicle manufacturing unit built on Industry 4.0 principles that blending digital intelligence, operator ergonomics and eco-conscious design. The integration of AI-powered, real-time energy monitoring systems further optimises consumption and boosts operational efficiency.
Vinod Aggarwal, MD and CEO, VECV, said, “In line with India’s Net Zero vision defined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, VECV is committed to delivering future-ready mobility solutions—from electric, LNG and CNG trucks and buses to emerging technologies like hydrogen and fuel cells—as the market matures. Our investments in smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and responsible resource management reflect a holistic approach to sustainable growth.”
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