Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched its next-generation green-fuel-powered commercial vehicles. The fleet, which includes Prima tractors, tippers, and the Ultra EV bus, is powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and battery electric technologies.
The vehicles were unveiled by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, during the Tata Group’s Founder’s Day celebrations in Jamshedpur.
TV Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel, in a company statement, said, “This delivery marks another significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with Tata Motors. 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.”
The new fleet comes equipped with multiple safety features, including an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Electronic Stability Control, Active Traction Control, and a Driver Monitoring System. The vehicles have been handed over to Tata Steel’s delivery partners for transporting steel products and raw materials.
Girish Wagh, Executive Director of Tata Motors, added, “Our green fleet of commercial vehicles will accelerate Tata Steel’s efforts towards making its supply chain carbon neutral. We look forward to strengthening our historic partnership in our respective quests of reducing carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.”
The Tata Prima LNG range of trucks, including Tippers (3530.K) and Tractors (5530.S), will 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 to establish real-world performance. In addition to the zero-emission trucks, the company will also start using Tata Ultra EV buses for employee transport across plant locations.
Tata Motors has been at the forefront of developing and manufacturing innovative mobility solutions powered by alternate fuel technology. It showcased the widest range of alternate-fuel-powered commercial vehicles at Auto Expo 2023 and Bharat Mobility Global Expo in February 2024.
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 kilometres, with an uptime of over 95%.
