Centre floats another draft of CAFE-III; gives special recognition to ethanol and bio fuel cars

The government has unveiled a new draft of CAFE-III, focusing on fuel efficiency standards, with special nods to ethanol and bio-fuel vehicles, sparking debate among auto manufacturers. Smaller vehicle makers are pushing back against the stringent norms, while larger manufacturers have their own competing proposals. The deadline for industry feedback is August 6, and the split opinions highlight the broader tension in balancing environmental goals with industry profitability and consumer choice. This move underscores the government's push for greener mobility solutions, which could reshape the future of automotive manufacturing and fuel consumption in India.