Auto Inc seeks higher credits for EVs under new CAFE norms

While passenger vehicle manufacturers continue to be divided over relaxed emission norms proposed for small cars with Maruti in favour of the relief and Tata Motors, Mahindra, and others opposed to it, they are unitedly seeking higher super credits for electric vehicles than flex-fuel and hybrid models. The new emission norms — Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) III — would come into effect from 2027 and be valid till 2032.