The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised its 5thconference on ‘Diesel for Future’ in New Delhi recently. Senior industry representatives and bureaucrats attended the conference addressing the need to discuss the emission roadmap for the country. The conference also laid emphasis on the role of the government to set priority on framing a far sighted roadmap towards cleaner emission norms, sustainable pricing model for diesel fuel and policy need for fleet modernization.
During the discussion it emerged that the Oil Industry would be ready to make BS VI fuel available in the country from the year 2020 onwards. Ambuj Sharma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises said that “Government would decide on the timelines to move to BS VI emission norms in an appropriate manner in discussion with all stakeholders”.
Friedrich Boecking, Regional President, Diesel Systems Bosch mentioned that suitable development time is required for moving to BS V and BS VI emission norms in steps, to enable vehicle and engine manufacturers develop their technology to suite specific Indian road conditions, climate and driving patterns.
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