About Laneshift
Road freight is a major source of air pollution and one of the most important sectors to decarbonise, but it’s also one of the most challenging. According to the Global Commercial Vehicle Roadmap for reaching 100% zero emission commercial truck sales by 2040, cities will need to be saturated with electric trucks by 2030 in order to meet that target. Laneshift is designed to help us get there.
In partnership with cities, Laneshift accelerates the development of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and the deployment of EV trucks across cities in India (Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune) and Latin America (Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Mexico City in Mexico, Bogotá and Medellín in Colombia, and Quito in Ecuador), reducing emissions, cleaning up the air, generating green jobs and working towards a just transition for workers.
Laneshift works with city governments, businesses and financial institutions to overcome infrastructure and financing obstacles. The project provides technical assistance for cities to develop zero emission freight incentives, demonstrates the readiness of electric truck technology with real-world demonstrations and pilot projects, and works with financial institutions to lay the foundations for further growth.
Laneshift projects
India
Laneshift works to drive commitment to freight electrification by collaborating across the value chain including with cities, businesses, and financiers to demonstrate EV viability and promote a just transition. Our work in India promotes the adoption of zero emission freight vehicles across the focus cities of Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune.
In partnership with Billion-E, an e-mobility-as-a-service company, the project is running 20 heavy-duty e-trucks of varying weights up to 55 tonnes for six months along the NH48 corridor between Bengaluru and Chennai. These trucks are transporting commercial loads from leading businesses along the 350km corridor, testing the operational feasibility and cost-effectiveness of electric trucks in India. Key stakeholders in this partnership include truck manufacturer Ashok Leyland and charge point operator Charge Zone.
Latin America
Laneshift’s work in Latin America deepens partnerships with city governments and private companies on developing city-level policy incentives; developing the foundation for and implementing demonstration projects with electric vehicles, and enabling access to finance in zero-emission freight by creating financial products and engaging with key investors. Laneshift operates in six Latin American cities – Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba in Brazil, Mexico City in Mexico, Bogotá and Medellín in Colombia, and Quito in Ecuador.