CAFE refers to government regulations that require automakers to meet a specific average level of fuel economy or CO₂ emissions across their entire fleet of vehicles sold in a year. Under the draft notification, compliance will be evaluated over FY28-30 and FY30-32, giving manufacturers additional time to phase in electric vehicle (EV) launches.

New fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms will apply from 2027-28 to 2031-32.…

Govt unveils draft CAFE III norms to reduce vehicle emissions and seeks stakeholder feedback by August 6, 2026.

New fuel efficiency norms for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Power Ministry. These stricter Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III regulations will begin in April 2027.…

NEW DELHI: Carmakers may soon have a new way to meet India's fuel efficiency norms without relying solely on electrification, with the Centre proposing to reward a range of…