TaMo evaluating both CNG, hybrids for larger cars, SUVs above 4 metres

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, which draw 45 percent volumes from alternative or cleaner technologies such as CNG, EV etc, said that they are ‘well protected’ under Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms and hybrids do not need to be CAFE compliant.

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However, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is also evaluating both CNG and strong hybrid options for its larger cars and SUVs that are above 4 metres in length. As for CNG, the company is closely watching the 4.3 metres space, while larger cars are a ‘natural starting point’ for hybrids.

Speaking to reporters after the Q2 results, Shailesh Chandra, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said: “We have always been clear that our technology mix is strong. About 45 per cent of our current portfolio comes from alternative technologies, and this will grow further. By 2030, we expect more than 30 per cent of our cars to be EVs. So, we are well protected under CAFE norms. Hybrids are not needed for CAFE compliance.”