Question : FUEL EFFICIENCY NORMS FOR VEHICLES



(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce fuel efficiency norms for vehicle manufactured and sold in India;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has maintained any data or conducted a study on the wastage of fuel due to poor fuel efficiency; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)

(a) to (d) A proposal to specify energy consumption standards for certain categories of passenger vehicles is under consideration of the Government. Details are being worked out in consultation with the concerned organizations etc.