Consider the following statements regarding Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms in
India:
1. CAFE norms were first introduced by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 2017 under the
Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
2. The norms apply to all vehicles, including those powered by petrol, diesel, LPG, CNG,
hybrids, and EVs, regardless of weight.
3. For FY 2022-23, the compliance criteria included fuel consumption of ≤ 4.78 litres per 100
km and carbon emissions of ≤ 113 grams of CO2 per km.
4. The Energy Conservation Act was amended in December 2022 to enforce stricter penalties
for non-compliance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. CAFE norms were indeed introduced by the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 2017 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The compliance
criteria for FY 2022-23 are accurately stated in statement 3. The Energy Conservation Act was
amended in December 2022 to enforce stricter penalties. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the
norms apply to vehicles under 3,500 kg, not all vehicles regardless of weight.
Explanation: Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. CAFE norms were indeed introduced by the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 2017 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The compliance
criteria for FY 2022-23 are accurately stated in statement 3. The Energy Conservation Act was
amended in December 2022 to enforce stricter penalties. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the
norms apply to vehicles under 3,500 kg, not all vehicles regardless of weight.