Tata Motors Flags-Off Commercial Electric Vehicles To Tata Steel

Tata Motors Flags-Off Commercial Electric Vehicles To Tata Steel

Tata Motors recently flagged off its next-generation, green-fuel-powered commercial vehicles to Tata Steel. The company has been developing and manufacturing innovative mobility solutions powered by alternate fuel technology, including battery electric, CNG, LNG, Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology. It showcased the widest range of alternate fuel-powered commercial vehicles at Auto Expo 2023 and Bharat Mobility Global Expo in February 2024 across various segments. To date, Tata Motors has supplied more than 2,000 electric buses across multiple cities in India, which have cumulatively clocked more than 12 crore kilometers, with an uptime of over 95 percent.

Engineered for a variety of applications, the Tata Prima LNG range of trucks including Tippers (3530 K) and Tractors (5530.S) is to be used for surface, mining, and long-haul commercial transportation. As part of the accelerated adoption of a battery-electric range, 28T EV Tipper (E28.K) and 46T EV Tractor (E46.S) are being deployed for establishing real-world performance, as part of Tata Steel’s logistic movement. In addition to the zero-emission trucks, the company is expected to also start using Tata Ultra EV buses for employee transport, across plant locations.

Tata Motors commercial vehicles are equipped with multiple safety features including Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Electronic Stability Control, Active Traction Control, and Driver Monitoring System, amongst others. The vehicles were handed over to Tata Steel’s delivery partners for transporting steel products and raw materials.

The fleet included Prima tractors, tippers, and the Ultra EV bus, powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and battery electric technologies. The vehicles were flagged off by Tata Son’s Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, as part of the Tata Group’s Founder’s Day celebrations in Jamshedpur. T V Narendran, chief executive officer (CEO) and Managing Director, of Tata Steel, and Girish Wagh, Executive Director, of Tata Motors, along with senior members of their leadership teams were present at the ceremony.   

Speaking about the long-standing partnership with Tata Motors, T. V. Narendran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Steel said, “This delivery marks another significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with Tata Motors. As leaders in our respective industries, Tata Steel and Tata Motors share a common vision for sustainability and innovation. By harnessing our collective expertise and resources, we are not only revolutionising our industries but also leading the way in environmental responsibility. Together, we are committed to driving positive change and delivering eco-friendly solutions that not only benefit our businesses but also contribute to a greener tomorrow.”

Speaking about the future-ready vehicles being flagged off, Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors said, “Tata Motors is driving the global megatrend of sustainable, safe and smart mobility in India. Our green fleet of commercial vehicles can accelerate Tata Steel’s efforts towards making its supply chain carbon neutral. We have collaborated with them and their transportation partners to design holistic solutions for enhancing functionality, performance, connectivity, and safety. Every aspect of these vehicles has been purposefully augmented to cater to varied duty cycles and special applications. We look forward to strengthening our historic partnership in our respective quests of reducing carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.”