Comprehensive Guide to Financing the Zero-Emission Trucking Transition in India

This executive summary outlines a framework for mobilizing finance to support the transition to zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India, focusing on overcoming financier hesitation regarding nascent asset classes and residual value risks.

• Financial institutions are hesitant to fund zero-emission trucks (ZETs) and their infrastructure because they are considered nascent and emerging asset classes, leading to concerns regarding asset and residual value, whereas diesel trucks are well understood.
• The report proposes a framework to mobilize finance across four specific segments of the ZET industry: manufacturing, purchase, charging infrastructure, and grid upgrades.
• To create a robust ZET financing ecosystem, the report identifies three primary levers: utilizing a mix of financial tools (such as equity, debt, and viability gap financing), developing ZET-specific business practices (including leasing and warranties), and implementing de-risking practices like demand aggregation and corridor development.

APA

RMI (2024). Comprehensive Guide to Financing the Zero-Emission Trucking Transition in India. https://rmi.org/resources/outlook-on-zero-emission-truck-financing-in-india-insight-brief-for-public-sector-decision-makers/

Chicago

RMI. Comprehensive Guide to Financing the Zero-Emission Trucking Transition in India. 2024. https://rmi.org/resources/outlook-on-zero-emission-truck-financing-in-india-insight-brief-for-public-sector-decision-makers/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2024comprehensive, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Comprehensive Guide to Financing the Zero-Emission Trucking Transition in India}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2024}, month = sep, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/outlook-on-zero-emission-truck-financing-in-india-insight-brief-for-public-sector-decision-makers/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }