NEW DELHI: Indian auto component manufacturers are ready to make the transition to comply with the Bharat Stage VI emission standards. Most of them showcased the technology readiness process at their component booths held in conjunction with the Auto Expo. CK Birla Avtec, Group Engine and Transmission Manufacturing Division Launched BS VI petrol and diesel engines for passenger cars developed in collaboration with PSA. “We are already an engine manufacturer, so there is no need to start from scratch,” said Prabhakar Kadapa, Managing Director, Avtec.

“We just need to reorganize and invest in testing. The engine using both fuels could be mass produced within a year, he said. Avtec has also obtained a license for diesel engines with pollution levels below 2,000cc. As part of the control measures, the Supreme Court last month barred Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari from registering diesel-engined vehicles, reiterating that the government would register diesel-engined vehicles by 2020 Accelerated BS rollout of VI standards by 2000, Prabhakar said. BS VI This means an increase in cost by about 20% and major changes include variable geometry turbochargers.

Fuel injection systems will also need to be improved and engine electronics will need to be changed. TVS LucasTVSS Group The division has introduced a variety of concept-stage engine products, including fuel injectors. Arvind Balaji, Joint Managing Director, Lucas TVS “To meet the upcoming emission standards, we have started developing components.” Anand Group said it is ready with technologies such as exhaust gas recovery, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel. Commenting on particle filters and advanced high strength bearing materials, an Anand Group spokesperson said: ‘Over the next three years, the company will invest progressively as per the market demand. ‘

The local branch of the world’s second-largest auto parts maker demonstrated indirect injection systems and other technologies that can improve the performance of small engines to meet BS Requirement VI standards. Piston and valve maker Huimen said they are ready for the new regulations. SG, director of applications and engineering at Whiteman India, said, “We have all the technology and products in place. Once we receive orders, we can start mass production.” Parthasarathy Naidu said.