U.S. Cummins and India's Tata Motors join forces in hydrogen combustion engines

Cummins Inc. and Tata Motors have agreed to work together to design and develop low and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India. This includes hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and battery electric vehicle systems.

Mr. Tom Linebarger, Executive Chairman of Cummins Inc., said that the collaboration between Cummins and Tata in India is a significant achievement for both companies as they strive to achieve a carbon-free economy and world without emissions.

Cummins and Tata Motors have partnered together for almost 25 years. In 1993, the two companies joined forces with the goal of providing Indian markets with cleaner technology solutions that would set a new standard in tt he engineering industry.

Cummins has already invested in hydrogen technology, for example the B6.7H hydrogen engine which can output up to 290 hp (216 kW) and 1200 Nm peak torque. Cummins' zero-emission product portfolio also includes its fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell engine. Designed to meet the duty-cycle, performance and packaging requirements of medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses, the fuel cell technology is available in 135 kW single- and 270kW dual modules. The systems boast strong operating cycle efficiency as well as durability for a lower total cost of ownership.

Cummins battery portfolio includes both Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery packs, each of which targets a different duty cycle and use case.

Source: Cummins