EMISSION NORMS FOR PETROL & DIESEL VEHICLES IN INDIA

CurrentAffairs Environment: As per the Auto Fuel Policy approved by the Cabinet on 3.10.2003, the quality of Petrol and Diesel was to be upgraded to Bharat Stage-IV (equivalent to Euro-IV specifications) in 13 identified cities (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad includingSecunderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Agra, Solapur and Lucknow) with effect from 1^st April, 2010.  In the rest of the country, BS-III Petrol and Diesel (equivalent to Euro-III specifications) was scheduled to be introduced from 1^st April, 2010.

In line with the schedule specified in the Auto Fuel Policy, BS-IV grade petrol and Diesel have already been made available in 13 specified cities with effect from 1^st April, 2010.

BS-IV Petrol and Diesel are cleaner fuels as they have low sulphur content vis-à-vis BS-III fuels.  While the BS-III Petrol and Diesel contain 150 mg/kg and 350 mg/kg of sulphurrespectively, the sulphur content in BS-IV Petrol and Diesel respectively.  Sulpur being a major air pollutant, reduction in sulphur content in auto fuels would go a long way in reducing air pollution inDelhi.

Details on emission norms proposed for petrol & diesel vehicles in India are as follows:

Emission norms for passenger cars ( Petrol)

Emission norms for Heavy diesel vehicles:

Emission Norms for 2/3 Wheelers ( Petrol)

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