Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division Aims for Eco-Friendly Transport, Tests Electric Vehicles to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Tata Steel takes a monumental leap towards sustainable logistics by initiating a 12-day trial run of Electric Vehicles in its Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division. The venture aims to curb CO2 emissions and operational costs, heralding a new era in eco-friendly business practices.
JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel’s Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD) is on the brink of transforming its logistical framework as it successfully undertook a 12-day trial run for Electric Vehicles (EVs).
The pivotal initiative seeks to explore operational challenges, assess cost-effectiveness, and ascertain the levels of CO2 saved.
Rewinding to last Thursday, the company inaugurated the movement of both Ferro Chrome and Reductant in short-haul sectors.
The electric vehicle involved in this pivotal shift had the remarkable ability to haul up to 42 tons and cover 140 km on a single charge.
The EV transported Ferro Chrome from FAP Jajpur to ICD Kalinganagar and is slated to carry Nut Coke from Tata Steel’s Kalinganagar Plant to FAP Jajpur. Exim Logistics Private Limited partnered with Tata Steel for this green logistics venture.
The steel giant has also expressed interest in piloting Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) powered vehicles for its diverse circuits soon after this electric vehicle trial proves successful.
Speaking on the occasion, Pankaj Satija, Executive-In-Charge of FAMD, asserted that this move would significantly contribute to achieving carbon neutrality and embracing eco-friendly practices across the entire value chain.
At the launch event, top brass officials from the company, including B.D. Nanda, Chief-Operations, and various heads from the logistics and plant management team, showed unreserved support for the initiative.
The consensus amongst them was that Tata Steel would persistently search for and incorporate cutting-edge technologies that lend themselves to a greener and more sustainable future.
