Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, flagged off its next-generation, green-fuel powered commercial vehicles to Tata Steel. The fleet includes 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, Mr. N Chandrasekaran, as part of the Tata Group’s Founder’s Day celebrations in Jamshedpur. Present at the ceremony were Mr. T V Narendran, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel and Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, along with senior members of their leadership teams.
Tata Motors has introduced a new fleet of commercial vehicles with advanced safety features, including ADAS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Traction Control, and Driver Monitoring System, for transporting steel products and raw materials. T. V. Narendran, Chief Executive Officer& Managing Director, Tata Steel said, “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.”
Tata Prima LNG trucks, including Tippers and Tractors, are designed for various applications, including surface, mining, and long-haul commercial transportation. Battery-electric vehicles, 28T EV Tipper and 46T EV Tractor, are being used for real-world performance in Tata Steel’s logistics. Tata Steel will also begin using Tata Ultra EV buses for employee transport across plant locations, alongside zero-emission trucks.
