Incentivise vehicles meeting BS-VI norms before Apr 2020: Mercedes to govt

We are looking at launching our BS-VI products earlier than commitment time-lines gave by govt, says Mercedes

In order to fast-track transition to BS-VI in India, the government should look at giving financial incentives to vehicles complying with the stricter emission norms ahead of the April 2020 deadline, a top Mercedes Benz India executive has said.

With the government deciding to advance the adoption of BS-VI fuel in Delhi NCT to April 1, 2018, the German luxury carmaker also said it is prepared to launch BS-VI products ahead of the original schedule.

Mercedes Benz India Managing Director and CEO Roland Folger told PTI that introduction of BS-VI fuels ahead of schedule must be extended to other Indian cities as