Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tata Motors announced that it has won a tender of 15 hydrogen-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell buses from the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). IOCL had invited bids for supply of PEM fuel cell buses in December 2020, and Tata Motors was selected as the winner following a diligent evaluation process. All 15 buses will be delivered within 144 weeks from the date of signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
In addition to supplying the buses to the Research & Development Centre of IOCL, Tata Motors will also collaborate with them to undertake R&D projects. This will be done by jointly testing, maintaining and operating these buses for public transport in real-world conditions in Delhi-NCR. The buses will be refuelled by hydrogen, generated and dispensed by IOCL.
S.M.Vaidya,
Chairman, IndianOil, stated that
IndianOil has been pioneering the national efforts towards ushering in the
hydrogen economy for various applications, including mobility. This 1st of its
kind project in India is bringing the country’s largest fuel supplier and
largest commercial vehicle manufacturer on board to take the hydrogen and fuel
cell technology to the next level.
Girish Wagh,
President, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors said that, they are delighted to win this prestigious
tender from IOCL for it adds to Tata Motors’ rich legacy of introducing future
ready technologies for cleaner and greener public transport.
Tata Motors Limited, a USD 35 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and buses and India’s largest and the only OEM offering extensive range of integrated, smart and e-mobility solutions.
Source: Tata Motors Press Release
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