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NDTV
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Tata Motors Brings Air Conditioning To Entire Truck Lineup
Tata Motors has introduced a factory-fitted air conditioning system across its truck portfolio in the Indian market. This is the first time this temperature-control system will be available on the cowl models. Specifically, this update covers the Indian manufacturer's SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima cabin ranges. The air conditioning systems are equipped with dual-mode functionality, featuring Eco and Heavy settings aimed at delivering cooling while ensuring energy efficiency. Tata Motors has also raised the power output for its heavy truck, tipper, and prime mover range to 320 horsepower. Also Read: The upgraded truck models come with fuel-saving technologies, including automatic engine idle shut-off and voice messaging systems for up-to-date alerts. These enhancements are part of Tata Motors' initiative to enhance driver working conditions and boost productivity. Commenting on the occasion, Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head - Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, "The introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls marks a significant step towards building a comfortable working environment for drivers, enabling higher productivity." "In addition to complying with the regulatory requirements, we have leveraged this opportunity to deliver long-term value with a host of enhancements. These upgrades, shaped by extensive customer feedback, and backed by smart engineering, are designed to minimise impact on total cost of ownership, ensuring greater profitability for fleet owners," he added. Tata Motors is the leading player in India's commercial vehicle market and ranks among the top three manufacturers of passenger vehicles. The company is a subsidiary of the $165 billion Tata Group and has reported revenues of $44 billion. The manufacturer backs its vehicle lineup with a network of more than 3,000 service locations and the Sampoorna Seva 2.0 program, which offers maintenance contracts, roadside assistance, and access to spare parts. Additionally, the company operates Fleet Edge, a connected vehicle platform designed for efficient fleet management.
India.com
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Tata Motors Rolls Out Factory-Fitted AC Cabins Across Entire Truck Lineup
Mumbai, June 6, 2025— In a significant move aimed at enhancing driver comfort and boosting productivity, Tata Motors has launched factory-fitted air-conditioned cabins and cowls across its entire range of trucks, including the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima series. This marks the first time air conditioning is being made available in cowl models as well. India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer is also introducing several performance upgrades, including increased engine power and advanced fuel-efficiency features, as part of its strategy to deliver better real-world performance and long-term value to fleet owners. Speaking on the launch, Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, *'The introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls represents a milestone in our commitment to improving the working environment for drivers. These enhancements go beyond regulatory compliance, delivering tangible benefits such as increased driver comfort, improved fuel economy, and reduced total cost of ownership.'* The new AC systems feature dual-mode operation—Eco and Heavy—for tailored cooling based on driving conditions, ensuring energy-efficient performance. Tata's heavy-duty trucks, including tippers and prime movers, now also offer higher power output, with engines delivering up to 320 hp. Additional upgrades include duty-cycle-based fuel efficiency tools like engine idle auto-shutdown and real-time alerts via a voice messaging system. The comprehensive upgrades come as part of Tata Motors' broader effort to improve truck usability and reliability across various applications, from long-haul freight to heavy-duty construction. Supporting its extensive vehicle portfolio, Tata Motors continues to strengthen its aftermarket services through the *Sampoorna Seva 2.0* initiative, which offers roadside assistance, guaranteed service turnaround times, annual maintenance contracts, and access to over 3,000 service touchpoints across India. The company also leverages its *Fleet Edge* connected vehicle platform to help fleet operators optimize performance, improve uptime, and reduce operational costs. With these new upgrades, Tata Motors is setting a new benchmark for comfort and performance in the commercial vehicle segment.
India Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Tata adds factory-fitted AC to its entire truck lineup for enhanced comfort
In a move set to transform the driving experience for commercial vehicle operators, Tata Motors has introduced factory-fitted air-conditioned cabins across its entire truck range, including the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima models. Notably, this upgrade now also extends to cowl models, marking a first for the Indian commercial vehicle initiative is aimed at enhancing driver comfort, safety, and productivity, while also meeting regulatory standards. Alongside the air-conditioning rollout, Tata Motors has incorporated a host of smart upgrades designed to improve real-world performance and reduce operating costs for fleet introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls marks a significant step towards building a comfortable working environment for drivers, enabling higher productivity. In addition to complying with the regulatory requirements, we have leveraged this opportunity to deliver long-term value with a host of enhancements. These upgrades, shaped by extensive customer feedback, and backed by smart engineering, are designed to minimise impact on total cost of ownership, ensuring greater profitability for fleet owners," said Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles. The air-conditioning units come with dual-mode functionality — Eco and Heavy — allowing optimal cooling with improved energy efficiency. Tata's heavy-duty trucks, including tippers and prime movers, now also offer higher power outputs of up to 320hp. Additional upgrades include engine idle auto-shut for better fuel economy, and a voice alert system to deliver real-time operational Motors continues to strengthen its value proposition through its extensive service network of over 3,000 touchpoints and comprehensive aftersales support under its Sampoorna Seva 2.0 program. The company's Fleet Edge connected vehicle platform also ensures efficient fleet management, helping operators improve uptime and reduce operational to Auto Today Magazine
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Tata Motors ties up with Vertelo to offer leasing for electric CVs
Tata Motors on Thursday said it has partnered with electric mobility solutions provider, Vertelo for customised leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles and to help fleet owners transition to sustainable mobility. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer attractive leasing solutions applicable to the entire Tata Motors electric commercial vehicle portfolio, Tata Motors said in a statement. This partnership with Vertelo marks a significant milestone in the journey to democratise electric mobility, ensuring that accessibility to sustainable transportation solutions is extended to all customers, enabling broader access to the company's advanced electric commercial vehicles. Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Vice President & Business Head Trucks, Rajesh Kaul said. "Through such collaborations, we are not just accelerating the adoption of sustainable transport solutions but also contributing to the development of a robust EV ecosystem in India," he added. Vertelo CEO Sandeep Gambhir said the partnership will accelerate EV adoption across a wide range of electric commercial vehicles including buses, trucks and mini-trucks. "This partnership will facilitate bespoke leasing solutions of a sustainable ecosystem that makes electric mobility the natural choice for commercial fleet operators," he noted. Tata Motors offers Tata Ace EV in last-mile mobility and Tata Ultra and Tata Starbus range in mass-mobility solutions. It has also showcased Tata Prima E.55S, Tata Ultra E.12, Tata Magna EV bus, Tata Ultra EV 9 bus, Tata Intercity EV 2.0 bus, Tata Ace Pro EV and Tata Intra EV, catering to wide applications and customer requirements across product lines. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Tata Motors partners with Vertelo for leasing solutions for electric CVs
Tata Motors on Thursday said it has partnered with electric mobility solutions provider, Vertelo for customised leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles and to help fleet owners transition to sustainable mobility. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer attractive leasing solutions applicable to the entire Tata Motors electric commercial vehicle portfolio, Tata Motors said in a statement. This partnership with Vertelo marks a significant milestone in the journey to democratise electric mobility, ensuring that accessibility to sustainable transportation solutions is extended to all customers, enabling broader access to the company's advanced electric commercial vehicles. Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Vice President & Business Head - Trucks, Rajesh Kaul said. "Through such collaborations, we are not just accelerating the adoption of sustainable transport solutions but also contributing to the development of a robust EV ecosystem in India," he added. Vertelo CEO Sandeep Gambhir said the partnership will accelerate EV adoption across a wide range of electric commercial vehicles including buses, trucks and mini-trucks. "This partnership will facilitate bespoke leasing solutions of a sustainable ecosystem that makes electric mobility the natural choice for commercial fleet operators," he noted. Tata Motors offers Tata Ace EV in last-mile mobility and Tata Ultra and Tata Starbus range in mass-mobility solutions. It has also showcased Tata Prima E.55S, Tata Ultra E.12, Tata Magna EV bus, Tata Ultra EV 9 bus, Tata Intercity EV 2.0 bus, Tata Ace Pro EV and Tata Intra EV, catering to wide applications and customer requirements across product lines.
