Rajendra Petkar, President and CTO of Tata Motors, discussed the company's fuel-agnostic strategy at the Autocar Professional Future Powertrain Conclave, emphasizing the continued significance of internal combustion engines (ICEs) amidst the electrification trend. Tata Motors is actively diversifying its powertrain portfolio to include various options such as liquid fuels, fuel blends, battery electric, hydrogen fuel cells, and ICEs. Petkar highlighted the importance of ICEs in the commercial vehicle segment due to cost sensitivity and infrastructure constraints. Despite the growing popularity of EVs, Tata Motors remains committed to developing alternative ICE fuels like CNG, LNG, and ethanol to lower emissions without disregarding existing infrastructure. The company's R&D strategy focuses on technological readiness, aiming for net zero emissions for vehicles by 2040/2045. Petkar stressed the importance of balancing policy-driven advancements with market realities, where ICE platforms offer quicker monetization cycles and help fund future innovations. Tata Motors aims to lead the sustainability conversation with a proactive stance while adapting to market dynamics for a successful transition in India's mobility landscape.