Centre notified BS-VI emission norms for quadricycles

The government has notified BS-VI emission norms for quadricycles, paving the way for higher production of the new category of vehicle that was introduced less than two years ago.

The move aims to encourage the production of quadricycles, which was introduced less than two years ago.

Government of India had introduced the quadricycle segment in 2018 and approved it for both commercial and private use.

The norms issued by MoRTH will be applicable from the date of notification.

The notification completes the process of BS-VI for all L, M, and N category vehicles in India.

The emission norms are in line with European Union (EU) with the World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC).

As per MoRTH, the quadricycle is described as a vehicle the size of a three-wheeler but with four tyres and fully covered like a car. Such vehicles, will have engines like that of a three-wheeler. These vehicles are a cheap and safe mode of transport for last-mile connectivity.

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