DEUTZ announced that it is adding another cornerstone to its Dual+ strategy, which includes both the further development of alternative drive systems and the expansion of the internal combustion engine business. The cooperation with TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited announced on July 1, 2024 allows DEUTZ to expand its business in India. As the beginning of a long-term cooperation, TAFE Motors will manufacture up to 30,000 DEUTZ-engines in 2.2 Liter (50-75 hp) and 2.9 Liter (75-100 hp) under license.

The aim is to augment and complement the wide range of engines made by the Group across emission standards. TAFE Motors will produce engines to suit growing demands of the Indian market as well as for DEUTZ's requirements. The engines will be produced in TAFE Motors' modern manufacturing facility at Alwar, Rajasthan in India.

DEUTZ will use the Indian manufacturing base to market its engines in neighboring markets (esp. APAC), benefitting from advantages in production and logistics. The cooperation gives DEUTZ the opportunity to expand its supplier base to ensure a more efficient and more resilient production.

It will also reduce its dependence on supply chains in geopolitically tense regions - without sacrificing the corresponding cost benefits. This particularly benefits DEUTZ's German production sites. Both parties are exploring opportunities to expand the cooperation to green drives.