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INTERACTION without high upfront investment. You spoke about maintenance and new technology and we

As this was the first unveiling of the product, the pricing will be
have an EV today. How is Tata Motors engineered like with the
downtime when it comes to EVs as opposed to an ICE vehicle? So,
announced soon.
how is the downtime kept reduced in the EV so that the operators
do not face that loss when the charging is taking place or even
Your thoughts on scrappage & recycling?
Tata Motors has set up registered vehicle scrapping facilities
At the core of our engineering approach—whether EV or ICE—is
(RVSF), under its Re.Wi.Re (Recycle With Resppect initiative) across
cost management through uptime. Ultimately, profitability
across 11 locations in the country. Recently, three of them were during service?
inaugurated together. comes down to revenue minus cost. We work on both sides of
At these Re.Wi.Re centres, vehicles are dismantled through a that equation - reducing costs by lowering downtime, and
structured, multi-stage process. Components such as oil, wiring increasing revenue through higher reliability, better torque,
harnesses, axles, and precious metals including palladium, more trips, and uninterrupted operations.
rhodium, and aluminium are carefully separated. Sheet metal On the cost side, Fleet Edge telematics plays a critical role.
is sent for reuse through furnaces, while recyclable materials are Today, we have over 900,000 connected vehicles, generating
channelled back into the ecosystem. The objective is clear—to rich, real-time data across applications, routes, mines, and duty
maximise reuse and minimise waste at every stage. cycles. This data is continuously analysed by our engineers to
For fleet owners, especially those operating hundreds or understand vehicle behaviour in specific operating conditions and
thousands of vehicles, this approach has created strong interest. course-correct proactively, before an issue leads to breakdown
End-of-life vehicles are no longer treated as junk, but as assets or stoppage.
with recoverable value. As part of this initiative, Tata Motors also This enables us to move from reactive servicing to predictive and
offers additional incentives, including up to 3% benefits on proactive maintenance. We can alert drivers and fleet managers
heavy commercial vehicles, encouraging customers to transition in advance, well before the next service interval, ensuring
from older, high-emission vehicles to new BS6 OBD2-compliant corrective action can be taken early. The outcome is fewer
models. workshop visits, longer time between services, and significantly
While momentum is building, there is still work to be done. Our higher uptime.
endeavour is to have at least one Re.Wi.Re centre in every state In fact, for several applications, we are confident enough to offer
to begin with and expand further. Higher resale value, rising uptime assurance commitments, even putting them into formal
maintenance costs of ageing vehicles, and government-led contracts with customers. This is always application-specific as
scrappage policies together make a strong case for renewal. Tata it requires a deep understanding of the customer’s business,
Motors sees itself as a catalyst in this transition, working alongside route, payload, operating cycle, and usage intensity. It cannot
the government and the industry to accelerate the shift towards be generic.
cleaner, more efficient mobility solutions. Sectors like e-commerce are extremely demanding, with tight
delivery timelines and thin margins. When fleets operate across
long corridors with committed delivery windows, even small
downtime impacts profitability.
With Fleet Edge insights, dedicated service hubs, single points of
contact, and proactive monitoring, similar to how airline networks
manage handovers, we are able to target uptime levels of
98–99%.
For EVs in particular, this predictability is critical. Charging cycles,
service planning, and route optimisation are all engineered
around keeping the vehicle on the road as much as possible.
By combining connected technology, predictive insights, and
application-led support, we ensure customers have predictable
uptime, controlled costs, and confidence in profitability—which
ultimately solves the downtime concern.

Your feedback on Excon 2025?
EXCON is a platform that brings together all the key stakeholders
of the construction and infrastructure ecosystem. It plays an
important role in shaping the future of infrastructure in the country,
given the quality and seriousness of participation it attracts.
For Tata Motors, this makes EXCON an essential forum for
engagement. That is why we ensure a strong presence at the show
every time—to showcase our solutions, engage with customers
and partners, and be part of conversations that are driving the
next phase of India’s infrastructure growth.

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