New Delhi, April 6 -- The ministry of heavy industries has identified ports, steel, cement and logistics as sectors to generate demand for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-Drive scheme after turning up empty-handed in the first half of the scheme, according to two officials aware of the development.

The Rs.500 crore, two-year scheme for e-trucks is set to end in fiscal year 2026 (FY26).

At the end of the first year, there has been no progress on e-trucks, and the government is yet to notify the localization norms for these zero-emission vehicles at a time when the industry has asked for 18 months to comply.

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