Centre proposes BS-VII emission norms for heavy vehicles from 2031

Panchkula, Oct 15 (UNI) The central government has proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards for buses, trucks, and other heavy-duty vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2031. The proposal mandates stricter pollution limits, real-world emission testing, and onboard monitoring, with compliance required for up to 15 years or 875,000 kilometres for some vehicles. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, through a draft notification issued on October 13 has outlined a three-phase transition to the new emission regime, with additional requirements effective in April 2033 and April 2035. The proposals expand regulations to include brake-generated particulate pollution, tyre abrasion, battery…