Engineering major Cummins Inc has signed a definitive agreement with Indian automotive majorTata 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, Cummins’ president and chief executive officer, and Girish Wagh, executive director of Tata Motors, at Cummins’ headquarters in Columbus, Indiana (the US), the US-based engineering major wrote in a statement.
Senior officials and dignitaries from Cummins, the company’s India leadership team and Tata Motors were present during the signing of the agreement, the statement noted.
Tata Motors and Cummins have a 30-year strong partnership through their joint venture Tata Cummins Private limited (TCPL) in India, established in 1993.
The signing of this definitive agreement further strengthens their relationship and is a step forward from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two organizations in November 2022 to collaborate on the design and development of low- and zero-emissions propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India.
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,” Cummins said in a statement.
After signing the agreement, Rumsey said, “Together, we will advance low- and zero-emissions technologies in a way that is best for our customers, communities, and the planet. By doing so, we are also unlocking new opportunities to innovate for our employees all over the world and those who share our passion for powering a more prosperous world.”
Agreeing with this, Girish Wagh, executive director of Tata Motors said, “Tata Motors is leading the global megatrend of green, smart, and safe mobility in India. Our goal is to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 in the commercial vehicles segment.
“We are collaborating with partners who believe in this vision and are delighted to further strengthen our three-decade-long association with Cummins Inc. Together, we will develop and indigenise smart and green powertrain technologies to create India-specific sustainable mobility solutions,” he said.