Automakers Urge Clarity on Tougher CAFÉ Norms as 2027 Deadline Nears

• Automakers are pressing the government to urgently notify the final Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFÉ) norms for passenger vehicles.
• The next phase of CAFÉ norms, effective April 2027, will significantly tighten fuel efficiency and emission targets.
• Delays in finalising the rules complicate compliance planning, including powertrain development, sourcing, and product launches.
• SIAM submitted a representation in November 2025, highlighting challenges in technology readiness, cost, and transition timelines.
• Shailesh Chandra of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles emphasized the industry's urgency for clarity to plan investments and product strategies.