Cummins Inc. has announced that production of its latest hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) for Tata Motors has begun at a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Jamshedpur, India.
According to the press release:
The first B6.7H hydrogen internal combustion engines rolled off the production line in March 2024 and will now be integrated into Tata Motors’ trucks. A viable solution for reducing emissions from commercial vehicles, hydrogen internal combustion engines provide diesel-like performance and operating range while running on zero-carbon hydrogen fuel. The B6.7H engine shares many components with current diesel and natural gas engines, fits where a standard engine fits, and can be refueled in minutes. The installation of the B6.7H will enable Tata Motors and Cummins to demonstrate a practical, sustainable zero-carbon power option to support the decarbonization of India’s commercial vehicles industry.
Production of hydrogen engines at the recently opened Jamshedpur site is the latest of several developments in the Cummins and Tata Motors partnership in India. The new manufacturing facility is part of a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. and will produce hydrogen internal combustion engines for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, as well as other low-to-zero emissions technologies like batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Investment in new production capabilities demonstrates both companies’ commitment to powering a cleaner, more sustainable future for India and its export markets.
Tata Motors and Cummins have a 30-year strong partnership through their joint venture Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL). TCPL GES, a subsidiary of TCPL, was formed in March 2023 to collaborate on the design and development of low and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India.
Cummins is advancing its objective to reach zero emissions by 2050 in its PLANET 2050 environmental strategy. Destination Zero is the company’s roadmap for achieving this zero-emissions future, focused on decarbonizing industry by increasing the availability and viability of low-to-zero emission technologies.
