CAFE III: What India’s new fuel efficiency norms mean for automakers and buyers

From April 1, 2027, carmakers face progressively tougher fuel-efficiency targets, but the final rules give them more ways to comply. The biggest takeaway is for the small car, where the final formula gives nearly 18% more headroom.
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