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Carmakers call for a long-term emissions road map.

A 10 year blueprint will allow auto companies to plan their powertrain strategies and develop cost-effective tech to meet future regulations.

Development of appropriate emissions tech takes at least 4-5 years
Automakers want government to introduced a roadmap till 2030, soon enough
Government should set emission targets, and not mandate certain technologies

India will be the last country which will see IC engines being used in the very long run

manufacturers looking at hybrids and EVs to meet emission targets, the government is also pushing for alternative solutions, such as flex-fuel engines and CNG. However, the mandate to adopt a variety of technologies could stress the automakers’ resources and spread them thin.

While the Indian auto industry may be all set for BS6 Phase 2 norms from 2022-23, it remains anxious about the future. The government, then, must introduce a well-rounded, long term policy, soon enough, to ensure sustainable growth of the sector.

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Government preparing plans to roll out BS-VII, CAFE-III emission norms

In its bid to reduce air pollution caused by vehicles, govt is working on plans for roll out the stringent BS-VII and CAFE-III (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency emission norms.

The European Commission has proposed to implement the Euro-7 standards for cars from July 2025 and for buses and lorries from 2027. India also needs to catch up with this for two reasons — to check emission and also for export of Make in India vehicles to European countries.

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