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Clean Fuel Trucks Get 5 Extra Years on Road
20 Aug
Summary
- Proposal extends operational life by five years for eligible clean-fuel vehicles.
- Eligible vehicles include battery-electric, CNG, and hydrogen models.
- Goods carriages could see age limits rise to 17 or 20 years.
The Indian government has proposed extending the operational lifespan of certain clean-fuel commercial vehicles by an additional five years. This initiative is designed to enhance the total cost of ownership and residual values for eligible trucks.
The proposed amendment specifically applies to battery-electric, compressed natural gas (CNG), and hydrogen vehicles operating under national permits. It is not a blanket extension for all commercial vehicles.
If the rule amendment is finalized, the existing 12-year age limit for goods carriages, excluding multi-axle vehicles, would effectively increase to 17 years. For multi-axle goods carriages, the current 15-year limit would extend to 20 years.
