The ministry has modified the standard requirements applicable to M1 category of vehicles to include passenger airbags as a standard fitment via a draft notification no. GSR 797 (E).

This system based on 48V technology is an ideal solution to power the electrification needs of two (2W) and three wheelers (3W) that constitute the vast majority of motor vehicles in India.

With the government keen to unleash the EV movement in India, mild hybrid solutions with 48V architecture can be a promising alternative, says Sharath Tengse

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The deferment for six months will definitely give some relief to these equipment manufacturers in preparing for the new emission regime.

Niti Aayog CEO added that there is need for new synergies such as with IT industry in the areas of power electronics. India must look at using the first mover advantage for producing all components for electric vehicles, thus driving towards the path of being a future global leader.

This move is aimed at reducing upfront cost of the electric two and three wheelers compared to its ICE counterparts.

The Japanese tyre maker has raised the production capacity to 1.6 mn tyres per year in India from 0.7 mn tyres a year

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