Tata Motors introduces two new R&D facilities to support its commitment to sustainable mobility solutions. These facilities include an engine test cell for Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) development and infrastructure for hydrogen fuel storage and dispensing, catering to fuel cell and H2ICE vehicles.
The company emphasizes that these facilities mark a significant stride towards achieving carbon neutrality, highlighting the considerable potential of hydrogen as a clean energy resource.
Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors said, ‘Tata Motors has been leading the global megatrend of sustainable, connected and safer mobility in India. We believe Hydrogen to be the fuel of the future, especially for commercial vehicles. With the opening of this dedicated R&D facility to develop and indigenise Hydrogen propulsion technology, we are entering a new era of technological innovations and advancements in green mobility. The resulting benefits from an altogether new class of powertrains and engines will take our customers and our nation future forward.’
Rajendra Petkar, President & CTO, Tata Motors expressed, ‘This is a significant moment for us as we create hydrogen-based internal combustion engine (ICE) development facility and the associated infrastructure for fuel storage and dispensing at our Engineering Research Centre. This development is a testimony to Tata Motors’ continued commitment and leadership towards net zero and long-term vision for offering differentiated powertrain solutions across segments under one roof.’
