Tata Motors’ Dharwad plant bags National Energy Conservation Award 2015

Tata Motors’ Dharwad plant has been awarded the top prize at the National Energy Conservation Awards 2015, in the automobile sector, by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

Tata Motors’ Dharwad Plant achieved 12 percent reduction in energy consumption in FY14-15 over FY13-14, by taking up various initiatives to reduce high speed diesel (HSD) and power consumption.

Speaking on the occasion, K Mohan Kumar – plant head of Tata Motors, Dharwad plant said “We at Tata Motors, are extremely delighted to have received this award from BEE. This award is a testament of ongoing efforts by everyone at TML Dharwad Plant towards making our facility greener and efficient in terms of energy utilization. This award has encouraged our team to continue to adopt of energy efficient practices and technologies and we hope to become a benchmark of a green manufacturing set-up in India.”

Tata Motors started its Dharwad operations in March 2012. Tata’s Ace Zip mini truck and light & intermediate CV chassis are produced at the plant.

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