Union Minister Nitin Gadkari signed off the Eicher Pro 6055 LNG trucks at Nagpur’s new BLNG station, with the goal of promoting green trucking routes and expanding India’s LNG corridor.

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) Limited, a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Baidyanath LNG Private Limited to deploy 500 Eicher Pro 6055 LNG trucks. Nitin Gadkari, Honourable Minister of Road Transport and Highways, flagged off Eicher Pro 6055 LNG trucks at the B-LNG station’s opening in Nagpur.

According to the conditions of the MOU, which will be further defined in formal agreements, the establishment of the LNG fleet will permit the expansion of the LNG station network across multiple important areas in Central India. This will accelerate the development of the broader supply-side ecosystem, assisting the long-haul transportation market in transitioning to cleaner fuel.

Commenting on the occasion, Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director and CEO of VECV says ” As LNG becomes a crucial fuel for clean long-haul transportation, Eicher is actively working with partners to deliver state-of-the-art vehicles backed by superior technology. We wish Baidyanath LNG the very best on the inauguration of their latest LNG dispensing facility. This will further encourage transporters across Maharashtra to consider LNG vehicles as a viable and sustainable alternative.”  

The Pro 6055 LNG truck is fuelled by Volvo Group’s globally proven engine technology, including a VEGX8 6-cylinder engine that generates 260HP at 2200RPM and 1000Nm of torque between 1100-1800RPM. The vehicle features the best gearbox in the business, with great torque handling capability. The truck has a range of up to 1100 kilometres with two tanks, ensuring long-haul efficiency, best-in-class fuel tank safety, and zero fuel theft. The vehicle’s cutting-edge cabin, complete with HVAC and an air-suspended driver seat, provides improved comfort and increases driver productivity.

Gagandeep Singh Gandhok, EVP, HD Trucks- Sales and Marketing, VECV, comments, “Eicher Trucks continue to drive change in the Indian commercial vehicle industry by introducing the most innovative solutions. Eicher’s Pro 6055 LNG truck showcases our strive towards developing sustainable solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. With its robust engine technology, the Eicher Pro 6055 LNG offers the best in industry transmission and comes with the longest LNG Fuel holding time. Like all Eicher vehicles, the Pro 6055 LNG truck comes equipped with advanced telematics solutions connected to an industry-first uptime center that ensures a superior experience for the customers.”

To assure the best-in-class customer experience, all Eicher vehicles are linked to the industry’s first Uptime Centre, which uses AI/ML capabilities for remote and predictive diagnostics. When connected to the ‘My Eicher’ fleet management app, these cars deliver significant real-time performance insights. Eicher’s comprehensive nationwide network of 850+ touchpoints, including 425+ authorised service centres and 8000+ retail centres, supplemented by ‘Eicher Site Support’ at 240+ locations, provides seamless assistance to all Eicher Truck and Bus customers.

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