Economy, Industry & Agriculture
The Hindu BusinessLine — Economy · 15 OctConsider the following statements regarding India's vehicular emission and fuel-efficiency regulatory framework:
Statements
- Bharat Stage emission norms primarily regulate fuel efficiency (kilometres per litre) of vehicles, while CAFE standards govern tailpipe pollutant limits such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
- The transition from BS VI to BS VII forms part of a wider regulatory architecture that also encompasses CAFE fuel-efficiency standards, E20 fuel compatibility requirements, and onboard diagnostics norms.
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems, particulate filters, and urea-dosing are among the exhaust-treatment technologies typically required to meet tighter nitrogen-oxide emission limits for diesel vehicles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?