Tata Motors switches to BS-VI phase 2 emission

20 Mar 2023 , 08:23 AM

Tata Motors has improved its lineup of passenger cars to conform with higher pollution standards, and Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are optimistic they will transfer their respective product lines by the deadline of April 1.

According to PTI, the Indian car sector is now attempting to make its products compliant with the second phase of Bharat Stage VI, which is similar to Euro-VI emission standards, under actual driving situations.

To fulfil the new emission regulations, four-wheeled passenger and commercial vehicles will require more advanced equipment to be incorporated. Beginning on April 1, the BS-VI emission standards’ second phase will become effective.

Due to investments made by automakers to upgrade powertrains, car prices are also anticipated to climb.

‘Prior to the deadlines set by the regulations, our portfolio has already switched over to BS-VI phase 2 emission limits in February 2023. Also, we upgraded the performance of the products, added new technological features, and lengthened the warranty on our cars ‘Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, was reported by PTI as adding.

In terms of pricing, he pointed out that a portion of the cost increase brought on by this regulatory change was largely passed on in the price rise announced in February.

‘Remaining part may be passed on in the following price hike. I am unable to confirm any timeframe for this ‘Chandra said.

Vehicles must have an on-board self-diagnostic system starting on April 1 in order to track the driving emission levels in real-time. In order to maintain a careful eye on emissions, the gadget will continuously check important components for compliance with emission requirements, such as the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.

Vehicles will also have programmable fuel injectors, which would regulate the timing and amount of fuel injected into the gasoline engine, in order to control the amount of fuel burned.

The government requested that the automotive sector adapts to BS-VI standards by April 2020 in 2016.

Given that it was a jump from BS-IV to BS-VI, the short timeframe was unheard of anyplace in the globe. One of the major reasons for tighter vehicle emission standards in the nation was the deteriorating air quality in many cities, particularly Delhi-NCR.

The main distinction between the BS-IV and BS-VI criteria is the sulfur content.

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