Bosch working on tech to make BS-VI vehicles

Says there is a huge challenge bring in lower emission standards to Indian driving conditions

The Indian unit of German auto component maker Bosch is working on technology that would help vehicles meet the Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) emission standards, which will come into effect from April 2020.

While such technology is available in Europe, the company feels it’s a huge challenge to make it compatible with Indian driving conditions.

Bharat Stage emission standards have been established by the Indian government to keep a check on air pollutants coming out of motor vehicles. India has for many years been criticised for not controlling the pollutants at the source. 

The ministry of road transport, in September last year, notified that