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Blue Energy Motors Raises $30 Million to Ramp Cleaner Heavy-Truck Production

New backing from Nikhil Kamath plus Omnitex signals momentum for lower‑carbon freight in a sector responsible for about 15% of India’s emissions.

Overview

  • The raise lifts Blue Energy Motors’ total capital to $50 million, according to the company.
  • BEM says the funds will unlock its stated 10,000‑truck annual manufacturing capacity and accelerate nationwide deployment.
  • Production will focus on liquefied natural gas and electric heavy‑duty trucks, with strategic support from Essar and technology from FPT (Iveco Group).
  • The company reports roughly 1,000 LNG trucks sold to date, covering over 60 million km and avoiding more than 15,000 tonnes of CO2.
  • Executives and investors frame the plan as a commercially scalable alternative to diesel for long‑haul freight in India.