Automakers clash over CAFE relief for LCVs, small cars at Siam meet

Automakers debate exemption proposals for light commercial vehicles and small passenger vehicles under CAFE-3 and CAFE-4 norms at a heated SIAM meeting

Automakers have clashed over exemption demands under the upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms at an internal meeting of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Friday.

 

In the wake of this, a CEO Council meeting is likely to be called soon to resolve differences on relief sought for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and small passenger vehicles (PVs), Business Standard has learnt.

 

The CEO Council, the apex body comprising the heads of all major automakers, is expected to take up key issues under the upcoming CAFE-3 and CAFE-4 regulations. They include proposals to exempt N1 category LCVs (weighing