MoU2 Mar 2026, 08:15 am
Tata Motors to Deploy 40 Green Hydrogen-Powered Trucks at Tuticorin Port
AI Summary
Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed an MoU with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, to deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine-powered (H2 ICE) prime movers at the port. The project will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and is expected to significantly decarbonise cargo handling operations, setting a benchmark for sustainable port-led logistics in India.
Key Highlights
- Tata Motors to deploy 40 green hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks at Tuticorin port.
- The project is funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The deployment will significantly decarbonise cargo handling operations.
- VOCPA plans to establish a 2 MW electrolyzer and a dedicated hydrogen refueling station.
- Tata Motors is at the forefront of developing innovative mobility solutions powered by alternative fuel technologies.