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.