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With the Supreme Court banning sales of all new diesel passenger vehicles with engines above 2,000 cc, noted figures from the automotive industry expressed discontent over the ban.
Mahindra Group chariman Anand Mahindra tweeted that the decision to ban diesel vehicles was not optimal.
"We thrive on challenges & Rise above them.We'll surprise everyone with our resilience..just as we have done for decades. At the core of Mahindra's DNA is the unshakeable belief that 'When the going gets tough, Mahindra gets going.' So even if we believe the decision on Diesel vehicles isn't optimal,we'll honour it and develop vehicles that comply with their stipulations", he tweeted.
With the exception of the newly launched TUV3OO, almost all of M&M's utility vehicle line-up will be at the receiving end of the ban. Volumes of the Scorpio, Bolero, XUV5OO and Xylo are likely to be hit.
"I have always believed that the Supreme Court is an institution that sustains our faith in social justice & democracy in India" added Mahindra.
Vikram Kirloskar, vice chairman of Toyota Kirloskar also voiced his opinion on bringing the attention of the judiciary to other pollution-causing factors. Toyota models like Innova, Fortuner, Camry, Land Cruiser will be affected by the ban.
"We are concerned about the deteriorating air quality of Delhi. We have always been at the forefront of offering advanced technologies such as hybrids and have always complied with all regulations for vehicles. Toyota's global approach is to make vehicles that will effectively reduce pollution. There are various sources of pollution which can be measured using a scientific source apportionment study," said Kirloskar.
Kirloskar suggested that hot spots that cause pollution be identified, including traffic congestion areas, coaching for drivers for better driving habits, and compliance with various emission norms for vehicles.