Tata Motors, Tata Cummins officials plan hydrogen engine manufacturing plant in Jamshedpur

Ranchi, June 14: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren had a meeting with senior officials of Tata Steel, Tata Motors and Tata Cummins at state secretariat in Ranchi on Wednesday.

The meeting discussed the possibilities of investment on the expansion of the New Green Technology Manufacturing Project (hydrogen technology engine based vehicle manufacturing) in Jamshedpur.

Tata Motors officials gave detailed information regarding the green technology manufacturing project through powerpoint presentation in front of the Chief Minister.

Officials of Tata Motors and Cummins India said before the Chief Minister that there are immense possibilities of investment on expansion of new green technology manufacturing project (hydrogen technology engine based vehicle manufacturing) in Jamshedpur.

Tata Motors and Tata Cummins are preparing to manufacture electric vehicles as well as hydrogen engine powered vehicles. Officials said that Tata Motors aims to achieve zero carbon emissions in the automobile sector for the coming 25 to 30 years. Tata Motors wants to set up hydrogen segment in Jamshedpur.

Officials informed Chief Minister that with the cooperation of the state government, the Green Hydrogen Mission can be achieved. Tata Motors is working on new technology of vehicles these days. Along with electric vehicles, Tata Motors is now focusing on the manufacturing of hydrogen engine powered vehicles. Tata Motors is interested in investing in the expansion of hydrogen technology in Jamshedpur. Tata Motors expects cooperation from the state government in this regard.

Green technology need of the hour: CM

Ranchi, June 14: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren  assured of all possible cooperation from the state government to the officials of Tata Motors, Cummins India and Tata Steel.

After obtaining detailed information from the officials on hydrogen engine based vehicle manufacturing plant Hemant assured them of all possible cooperation from the state government.

 The Chief Minister said that at present global warming is a challenge for the whole world. There is a need to move towards green technology in future. There are immense possibilities of investment in Jharkhand. Tata Motors should work by preparing a better master plan for setting up a new green technology manufacturing project in a clean environment using new technology. The state government will always stand by the vehicle manufacturers for their cooperation.