Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has handed over the keys of its first 14T Boss Electric Truck to BillionE at the inaugural edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024.

Ashok Leyland also showcased at the Expo an impressive array of future-ready vehicles, including the 9-meter hydrogen fuel cell bus, AVTR LNG 6x4 tractor, 55T EV tractor, Switch IeV4 electric LCV, and the 14-ton Boss electric truck.

The delivery of its first intermediate and heavy-duty fully electric trucks to customers reinforced its commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.

Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, "Ashok Leyland is proud to deliver the first fully electric vehicle to our customer today. The Boss 14T electric truck was showcased at the Auto Expo last year. Delivering this road-ready product marks a significant milestone in our journey towards sustainable and efficient transportation. The vehicles showcased at the expo are future-ready and poised to transform the landscape of the commercial vehicle sector."

Dr. N. Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer, Ashok Leyland, said, "Ashok Leyland is moving steadily to develop multiple technologies to transition towards new energy. Whether it is battery electric, hydrogen ICE, fuel cell, or LNG and CNG, we are working on a complete array of alternate fuel products."

Kartikey Hariyani, Founder & CEO, Billion E-Mobility & CHARGE, said, "As we build our energy transition platform, we embark on a journey together towards a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable tomorrow. We thank Ashok Leyland for delivering the technologically advanced 14T Boss Electric Truck in quick time, enabling us to take forward our commitment to driving a sustainable and eco-friendly transportation ecosystem."