Ampstar receives its first order for 100 electric trucks from JSW Cement, with battery swapping planned for a 330-km industrial freight corridor.
Key points
- Ampstar Trucks to Operate on a 330-km Route
- Manufacturing and Certification
- What This Order Means for Electric Freight
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. How many trucks has Ampstar received an order for?
JSW Greentech has announced its first commercial fleet order under the Ampstar brand. The company will supply 100 Ampstar 4x2 55-tonne electric tractor-trucks for JSW Cement’s industrial transport operations. This marks an important step for the company as it moves from showcasing its vehicles to commercial deployment.
The fleet will work with logistics partner Paradeep Parivahan and JSW Eco-Mobility, which will provide Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). The trucks will transport clinker and slag between Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh and Vijayanagar in Karnataka, covering a route of around 330 kilometres.
Ampstar Trucks to Operate on a 330-km Route
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The 100 Ampstar trucks are designed for heavy-duty industrial haulage. The operation is expected to support the movement of around 1.25 lakh tonnes of material every month. To support regular operations, JSW Eco-Mobility plans to establish four dedicated battery-swapping stations along the route.
According to the announcement, the electric trucks deliver peak power of 430 kW and peak torque of 2,600 Nm. Battery swapping will help support the fleet’s operating requirements on this fixed industrial corridor.
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Manufacturing and Certification
The vehicles will be manufactured at JSW Greentech’s upcoming 90-acre facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The plant is planned to have an annual production capacity of 15,000 electric buses and trucks.
The Ampstar 4x2 and 6x4 tractor-trucks have also received certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). This approval supports their commercial deployment in India.
What This Order Means for Electric Freight
Cement and other industrial sectors require regular movement of heavy materials between production sites and destinations. Using electric trucks on fixed routes gives fleet operators an opportunity to build dedicated energy infrastructure around their transport operations.
For Ampstar, the JSW Cement order is its first commercial fleet deployment. The project brings together heavy-duty vehicles, logistics support and battery-swapping infrastructure in one operation. Its performance will be important as electric commercial vehicles expand into demanding industrial freight applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many trucks has Ampstar received an order for?
Ans. Ampstar has received its first commercial order for 100 electric tractor-trucks from JSW Cement.
2. Which route will the trucks operate on?
Ans. They will transport clinker and slag between Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, and Vijayanagar, Karnataka, over a route of around 330 kilometres.
3. Who will provide battery-swapping support?
Ans. JSW Eco-Mobility will provide Battery-as-a-Service and plans to establish four battery-swapping stations along the route.
4. What is the peak power output of the Ampstar electric trucks?
Ans. The trucks have a reported peak power output of 430 kW and peak torque of 2,600 Nm.