Emission norms

The approval of Euro 7 by the European Union has paved the way for India's transition, with the new norms aimed at limiting pollutants from combustion engine vehicles.

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India may soon see new vehicle emission standards because of EU. Here’s why

2 min read . 15 Apr 2024

Everything you want to know about BS6 Phase 2 norms

1 min read . 28 Mar 2023

The Kia Seltos, Carens and Sonet now come Idle start/stop as standard, while the diesel engine has swapped its manual transmission for a 6-speed IMT

2023 Kia Seltos, Sonet & Carens launched with BS6 Phase 2 compliance, new tech

2 min read . 21 Mar 2023

Toyota, which releases its earnings later Thursday, said in September it would invest 1.5 trillion yen ($13.2 billion) in batteries for electric and hybrid cars by 2030.

Toyota ranked one of worst major automakers for emissions efforts

1 min read . 06 Nov 2021

Tractor makers in India have some reason to cheer with the timely onset of monsoon in the country. (File photo for representational purpose.)

Centre extends deadline for new emission norms for tractors to October 2021

1 min read . 06 Oct 2020

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US appeals court tosses Trump bid to roll back fuel efficiency penalties

1 min read . 01 Sep 2020

The EU had started overhauling the rules in 2013, but toughened its plans following the dieselgate scandal. (File photo used for representational purpose) (Bloomberg)

EU gains power to recall vehicles for flouting emissions rules

1 min read . 01 Sep 2020

Volkswagen asks US appeals court to reconsider ruling on diesel emissions

2 min read . 31 Jul 2020

The Ministry of Agriculture had earlier requested that amid pandemic the construction equipment manufacturers need some time for implementing the next stage of emission norms. (File photo used for representational purpose) (REUTERS)

Government invites suggestions to defer BS 4 norms. Here's why

1 min read . 23 Jun 2020

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New U.S. auto-efficiency proposal creates ‘some havoc’ in Canada

3 min read . 04 Apr 2020

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India switches to world's cleanest petrol, diesel with no increase in prices

3 min read . 01 Apr 2020

File photo: Auto sales in China have plunged, deepening a painful downturn in the industry’s biggest global market and adding to economic pressure as the country fights a virus outbreak. (AP)

Coronavirus impact: China may ease electric car quotas, delay emission rules

2 min read . 01 Apr 2020

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Amid massive uproar, Donald Trump defends rollback of mileage standards

4 min read . 01 Apr 2020

Tata Motors unveiled the new Tata Sierra at the Auto Expo 2020

The quest for cleaner and better vehicles needs a clear road map

5 min read . 10 Feb 2020

(FILES) This file photo taken on April 17, 2018 shows the exhaust pipe of a diesel powered Volkswagen Golf testcar of German electronic and engineering company Bosch with a portable emission measurement system is displayed in Stuttgart, southern Germany. - German prosecutors searched car giant Volkswagen's offices on December 3, 2019 over the long-running 'dieselgate' emissions cheating scandal, the company said, adding it was cooperating with authorities. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP) (AFP)

Volkswagen starts settlement talks with German consumer groups over dieselgate

1 min read . 02 Jan 2020

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BS 6 fuel may jack up your petrol, diesel bill. Here's why

2 min read . 23 Dec 2019