Tata Motors Provides Eco-Friendly Trucks to Tata Steel

Mumbai- Tata Motors Limited, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched its latest lineup of eco-friendly commercial vehicles for Tata Steel, a key partner in the industry. The launch took place as part of the Tata Group's Founder's Day celebrations in Jamshedpur, with N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, flagging off the green trucks. Also in attendance were T V Narendran, CEO & MD of Tata Steel, and Girish Wagh, Executive Director of Tata Motors, along with other senior leaders from both companies.

The fleet comprises Prima tractors, tippers, and the Ultra EV bus, all powered by a combination of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and battery electric technologies. N Chandrasekaran emphasized the importance of sustainability and innovation in the partnership between Tata Motors and Tata Steel, stating their commitment to driving positive change and delivering eco-friendly solutions for a greener future.

T V Narendran highlighting the milestone achieved in the long-standing partnership between Tata Motors and Tata Steel. He emphasized their shared vision for sustainability and innovation, underscoring their joint efforts to revolutionize their industries while promoting environmental responsibility.

Girish Wagh emphasized Tata Motors' role in driving the global trend towards sustainable, safe, and smart mobility in India. He discussed the collaborative efforts with Tata Steel and their transportation partners to design comprehensive solutions aimed at enhancing functionality, performance, connectivity, and safety of the vehicles. Wagh expressed Tata Motors' commitment to reducing carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.

The commercial vehicles boast a range of safety features including Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Active Traction Control, and Driver Monitoring System. These vehicles have been handed over to Tata Steel's delivery partners for transporting steel products and raw materials.

The Tata Prima LNG range, consisting of Tippers and Tractors, will cater to various applications such as surface mining and long-haul commercial transportation. Additionally, Tata Steel will deploy 28T EV Tippers and 46T EV Tractors to evaluate real-world performance in logistics. Furthermore, Tata Ultra EV buses will be employed for employee transport across plant locations, contributing to the company's efforts towards sustainability.

Overall, the launch of these eco-friendly commercial vehicles signifies a significant step towards achieving environmental goals and promoting sustainable practices in the commercial vehicle industry.