India launches worlds first bs 6 stage ii electrified flex fuel vehicle prototype
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled the world’s first BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’ prototype, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. This vehicle, based on the Innova Hycross, aligns with India’s stringent emission standards and promotes ethanol as a renewable fuel. Gadkari emphasized ethanol’s role in energy self-sufficiency and agricultural growth, linking it to broader environmental and economic goals.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled the world’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, in New Delhi, recently. The event was attended by Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Mahendra Nath Pandey, as well as Toyota’s MD & CEO Masakazu Yoshimura, Geetanjali Kirloskar of Kirloskar Systems Ltd., diplomats from the Japanese Embassy, and other senior officials.
Highlighting the importance of ethanol as a domestic, eco-friendly, and renewable fuel, Gadkari stated that the government’s focus on ethanol aligns with its goals of achieving energy self-sufficiency, doubling farmers’ incomes, and improving environmental sustainability. He noted that when the ethanol economy reaches INR 2 lakh crore, India’s agricultural growth rate could rise from 12 percent to 20 percent. Gadkari also pointed to innovations in biofuels, such as a refinery in Numaligarh, Assam, where bamboo is used to produce bio-ethanol.
Gadkari explained that the new vehicle, based on the Innova Hycross, meets India’s stringent BS 6 (Stage II) emission standards. As the world’s first prototype of its kind, it represents a significant step towards cleaner transportation. The next stages for this innovative vehicle include further refinement, homologation, and certification to ensure it meets all required standards.
It may be mentioned that BS 6 Stage II (Bharat Stage 6 Phase II) is the second phase of India’s stringent vehicle emission norms aimed at reducing the environmental impact of motor vehicles by limiting pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons, and particulate matter (PM). This phase enforces stricter emission limits compared to the initial BS 6 standards, with a focus on real-world emission measurements through Real Driving Emissions (RDE) testing, ensuring that vehicles meet these standards not just in labs but also on actual roads.
Enhanced On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems are required to monitor vehicle emission control systems in real-time, helping detect any malfunctions or degradation over the vehicle’s lifetime. Additionally, BS 6 Stage II promotes the use of cleaner fuels, such as ethanol-blended petrol or biodiesel, and supports the development of flex-fuel vehicles that can run on multiple types of fuel. These measures are part of India’s broader strategy to combat air pollution, improve public health, and align with global environmental standards.
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