TCPL GES opens a Hydrogen based ICE manufacturing facility at Jamshedpur

By OEM Update Editorial March 21, 2024 12:11 pm IST

The facility at Jamshedpur is part of a 30-year partnership between Tata Motors and Cummins, with TCPL GES set up in March 2023. The facility’s design promotes ecologically friendly materials, energy-efficient equipment, and waste reduction strategies.

TCPL GES, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL), a 50:50 joint venture of Tata Motors Limited and Cummins, introduced a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India to produce hydrogen-based Internal Combustion Engines for Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, as well as other low to zero emission technology products. The opening of this facility reinforces its commitment to powering a greener, more sustainable future for India.

Situated in Jamshedpur and spanning almost seven acres, this facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure, representing the dedication of both Tata Motors and Cummins to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and environmental sustainability. The opening of this facility within a year of signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State of Jharkhand demonstrates the two organisations’ dedication and continuous progress in advancing their decarbonisation goal.

Girish Wagh, Executive Director of Tata Motors, said, “Tata Motors’ established legacy of nation-building, innovations, and industry firsts gains further momentum with the opening of this new-age manufacturing facility. The hydrogen-based powertrain aggregates and systems produced here will shape the future of mobility in India, making it smarter and greener. We remain committed to partnering with our customers to build a better tomorrow by enabling them to progressively adopt emission-free and commercially viable solutions for cargo and people mobility.”

Ashwath Ram, Managing Director, Cummins Group in India, said, “Cummins has always believed in bringing the right technology that powers the success of our customers at the right time. Our commitment to manufacturing advanced low- to zero-emissions technology products that advance decarbonisation isn’t just a promise; it’s a responsibility we embrace and is backed by concrete action. Powered by our global expertise, strategic partnership, and technological capabilities, we are making steady progress on our Destination Zero strategy.”

Tata Motors and Cummins have a 30-year cooperation in India through their joint venture, Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL). TCPL GES, a TCPL subsidiary, was established in March 2023 to work on the design and development of low- and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India. These technologies and solutions will be used in a range of applications, and they will play an important part in developing sustainable powertrain solutions that will assist to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance air quality, and support India’s net-zero goals.

Cummins’ commitment to sustainability is evident not only in the products it produces, but also in the operations of its manufacturing plants, which align with PLANET 2050, a long-term business strategy with an environmental lens to address climate change, natural resource use, and community improvement. Sustainable practices were prioritised during the new facility’s construction, such as the use of environmentally friendly materials, energy-efficient equipment, and waste reduction techniques.