ICCT study finds Delhi and Gurugram BS VI vehicles' real-world emissions exceed limits, with commercial CNG vehicles emitting more NOx than private cars.

The ICCT study in Delhi and Gurugram reveals that real-world emissions of BS VI vehicles exceed type-approval limits, contributing to high pollution levels. Commercial vehicles, even those with CNG fuel, emit significantly more nitrogen oxides than private cars. The study challenges the notion of CNG as a clean alternative and suggests the need for stricter emission standards, a shift to zero-emission vehicles, and targeted policies like a ZEV sales mandate and engine phase-out program, especially for commercial vehicles.

August 23, 2024
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