Cummins Inc has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors Limited (TML), to manufacture a range of low- to zero-emissions technology products in India over the next few years. The definitive agreement was signed by Jennifer Rumsey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cummins Inc., and Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, at Cummins Inc. headquarters in Columbus, Indiana, USA. Senior officials and dignitaries from Cummins, the company’s India leadership team and Tata Motors were present during the signing of the agreement.
As a part of this agreement, Cummins and TML have set up a new business entity called TCPL Green Energy Solutions Private Limited (GES), a wholly owned subsidiary under the existing joint venture with a focus on the development and manufacturing of sustainable technology products that will include hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel delivery systems, and battery electric powertrains and fuel cell electric systems through the AcceleraTM by Cummins brand. The low- to zero-emissions technologies developed by TCPL GES will be integrated into both on-highway and off-highway applications for domestic and international markets. This agreement will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable powertrain solutions that will help in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and supporting India’s net-zero ambitions.
As per Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins President, and Chief Executive Officer, progress requires partnership, and Cummins is delighted to embark on this decarbonisation journey with its trusted partner of 30 years – Tata Motors. Together, they will advance low- and zero-emissions technologies in a way that is best for the customers, communities, and the planet. By doing so, they are also unlocking new opportunities to innovate for their employees from all over the world and those who share passion for powering a more prosperous world.
As per Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, Tata Motors is leading the global megatrend of green, smart, and safe mobility in India. Its goal is to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 in the commercial vehicles segment. The company is collaborating with partners who believe in this vision and it is delighted to further strengthen its three-decade long association with Cummins Inc. Together, they will develop and indigenise smart and green powertrain technologies to create India specific sustainable mobility solutions. Their commitment and proactive actions towards zero-emission technologies will enable customers to progressively and seamlessly transition to cleaner and commercially viable mobility solutions, in the coming years, thus shaping the future of mobility in India.
Expressing his delight on India being one of the first markets to receive Cummins’ hydrogen engines, Ashwath Ram, Managing Director, Cummins Group in India, shares that the collaboration between Cummins and Tata Motors will provide a significant boost to India’s green hydrogen mission, electrification and net zero goals. Their shared vision of a cleaner and greener India is backed by a promising combination of global technological expertise, deep understanding of the Indian market, and robust product development and manufacturing capabilities. Moving forward, the companies will continue to explore new technologies and invest in research and development to commercialise them in the coming years. The focus is on developing innovative and sustainable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the Indian commercial vehicle market.