GS-III: Economy, Environment, S&T
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III
Not met yet — counts as met once you answer a question on it.
Third phase of India's Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations notified by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Energy Conservation Act, applicable to passenger vehicle manufacturers. Phase III mandates fleet-average CO2 emission limits of approximately 91.7 g CO2/km from 2027, benchmarked against EU/global norms. Automakers must shift their product mix toward fuel-efficient and electric vehicles or face penalties, making CAFE-III a key instrument linking automotive regulation to India's NDC targets and net-zero 2070 commitment. Distinct from BS-VI norms, which target tailpipe pollutants such as NOx and particulate matter, not fleet-average CO2 or fuel economy.