CAFE IV CO2 standards for light-duty vehicles from 2033 to 2037 phase IV

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 23 February 2026

As of April 2025, the Indian Government is currently drafting new CO2 emissions standards for cars, CAFE IV (2033-2037), which have proposed WLTP CO2 emission targets of 70 g/km. This standard will be implemented with a super-credit mechanism making it easier for OEMs to reach compliance through electric car sales rather than through conventional ones.

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