Govt. announces BS6 emission norms for quadricycles

TusharK · 26th May 2020, 10:42

The government of India has announced BS6 emission norms for quadricycles (L1 category).

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The new emission norms are in line with the EU's World motorcycle test cycle (WMTC) cycle used to measure fuel consumption and emissions in motorcycles.

The L1 category of vehicles were introduced in 2018. These are 4-wheeled vehicles that are of the same size as a 3-wheeler. A quadricycle has to be within 3,000 mm in length, 1,500 mm in width and 2,500 mm in height. It can have a maximum speed of 70 km/h.

A quadricycle can be used for private and commercial purposes. Vehicles like the Bajaj Qute fall in this category.

Source

Link to Team-BHP News

Doge · 26th May 2020, 13:35

Wasn't the cutey banned for sale? IIRC it was too unsafe for our government who are used to 3 wheel contraptions that have been long done with in Italy..

Thermodynamics · 26th May 2020, 14:04

Good development I would say. On seeing those who carry a whole family on a motorcycle, I have cursed them. But I would also sympathize because many don't have a choice.

Considering Pandemic fear, increased ticket prices of public transport, such scenes of overloaded motorcycles are going to increase. There is a genuine need for an ultra low cost four wheeler at a small upgrade over commuter motorcycles.

Used car market may provide some solace, still I don't think a lot of people can afford the running costs of a car. We badly need a whole different segment that doesn't come under the stringent norms of a full fledged car, that is ultra low cost and as fuel efficient as a four stroke motorcycle. Wish some reliable players come up in this space.

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TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,248 Thanked: 55,604 Times	Govt. announces BS6 emission norms for quadricycles The government of India has announced BS6 emission norms for quadricycles (L1 category). The new emission norms are in line with the EU's World motorcycle test cycle (WMTC) cycle used to measure fuel consumption and emissions in motorcycles. The L1 category of vehicles were introduced in 2018. These are 4-wheeled vehicles that are of the same size as a 3-wheeler. A quadricycle has to be within 3,000 mm in length, 1,500 mm in width and 2,500 mm in height. It can have a maximum speed of 70 km/h. A quadricycle can be used for private and commercial purposes. Vehicles like the Bajaj Qute fall in this category. Source Link to Team-BHP News
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26th May 2020, 13:35	#2
Doge BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NCR/Turin Posts: 638 Thanked: 1,532 Times	Re: Govt. announces BS6 emission norms for quadricycles Wasn't the cutey banned for sale? IIRC it was too unsafe for our government who are used to 3 wheel contraptions that have been long done with in Italy..
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26th May 2020, 14:04	#3
Thermodynamics BHPian Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 832 Thanked: 4,131 Times	Re: Govt. announces BS6 emission norms for quadricycles Good development I would say. On seeing those who carry a whole family on a motorcycle, I have cursed them. But I would also sympathize because many don't have a choice. Considering Pandemic fear, increased ticket prices of public transport, such scenes of overloaded motorcycles are going to increase. There is a genuine need for an ultra low cost four wheeler at a small upgrade over commuter motorcycles. Used car market may provide some solace, still I don't think a lot of people can afford the running costs of a car. We badly need a whole different segment that doesn't come under the stringent norms of a full fledged car, that is ultra low cost and as fuel efficient as a four stroke motorcycle. Wish some reliable players come up in this space.
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