Consensus goes for a toss over question of weight in car CAFE norms

The sudden turn of events linked to Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms has thrown the automobile industry into a tizzy. Even as CAFE norms are still two years away from implementation, the industry is learnt to be staring at uncertainty after a major carmaker recently approached the government, seeking leniency in terms of emission targets for cars weighing under about 1,000 kg.

 

The new proposal made by the auto major goes against the consensus position submitted to the government in December 2024 after months of industry-wide consultation, sources said. 

The Ministry of Heavy Industries held a meeting on June