Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amends the Central Motor Vehicle Rules of 1989, regarding the retro fitment of hybrid electric system kits to in-use vehicles. Effective from the date of final publication in the Official Gazette, these rules outline the conditions for retrofitment, including emission standards and required approvals. Objections or suggestions regarding these rules will be considered if received by the Ministry before the expiry of a specified period.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Overview:
* Sub-rule 115D is inserted after sub-rule 115C in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, pertaining to the retro fitment of hybrid electric system kits.
Conditions for Retrofitment:
* Permits retrofitment of hybrid electric system kits to in-use vehicles registered in India, subject to specific conditions.
* The in-use vehicle must comply with BSII or subsequent emission norms.
* The vehicle must be of M1, N1, or M2 category with GVW not exceeding 3500 kg.
* The vehicle should be fueled by either gasoline or diesel fuel only.
* The vehicle must not have been retrofitted earlier and should not be fuelled by any other alternate fuel.
Emission and Standards:
* Mass emission standards for retrofitted vehicles shall be the same as those applicable to corresponding petrol or diesel vehicles for the year of manufacture.
* The retrofitted vehicle must meet the requirements of AIS123:2013, as amended, until corresponding BIS specifications are notified.
Approval and Installation:
* Hybrid electric system kit manufacturers or suppliers must obtain type approval certificates from a test agency specified in rule 126; the certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue.
* Installation must be done by an installer authorized by the kit manufacturer or supplier.
* Installers must adhere to the responsibilities and the Code of Practice detailed in AIS123:2013, as amended, until corresponding BIS specifications are notified.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for considering objections or suggestions to the draft rules before finalization.
* Action Required: Review and address any received objections or suggestions.
Vehicle Owners:
* Impact: Those who wish to retrofit their vehicles with hybrid electric system kits must comply with the new rules.
* Action Required: Ensure the vehicle meets the specified conditions, use approved kits and authorized installers, and adhere to emission standards.
Manufacturers and Suppliers of Hybrid Electric System Kits:
* Impact: Must obtain type approval certificates for their kits.
* Action Required: Obtain type approval certificates from designated test agencies.
Installers of Hybrid Electric System Kits:
* Impact: Must be authorized by the kit manufacturer or supplier and adhere to specific installation standards.
* Action Required: Obtain authorization from manufacturers/suppliers and comply with the Code of Practice detailed in AIS123:2013.
Test Agencies:
* Impact: Responsible for providing type approval certificates according to rule 126.
* Action Required: Conduct tests and issue certificates as per the established guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for formulating and administering policies for road transport, national highways and transport research.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: An act of the Parliament of India that regulates all aspects of road transport vehicles.
Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989: Rules framed under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to regulate various aspects of motor vehicles.
Central Motor Vehicles Amendment Rules, 2014: The specific amendment rules being introduced in the notification.
Transport Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110001: Address of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, where objections or suggestions to the draft rules can be sent.
AIS 123:2013: Automotive Industry Standard related to retrofitment of hybrid electric system kit.
Retro fitment of hybrid electric system kit: The process of adding a hybrid electric system to an existing vehicle.
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MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th February, 2014
G.S.R. 98(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 52 read with section 110 of
the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (No. 59 of 1988), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to
amend the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
2. Any objections or suggestions which may be received from any person with respect to the said draft rules
before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the Central Government.
3. The objections and suggestions to these draft rules, if any, may be sent to the Joint Secretary (Transport),
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001.
DRAFT RULES
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(2) They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, after sub-rule 115C, the following sub-rule shall be inserted,
namely:—
“115D. Retro fitment of hybrid electric system kit to in-use vehicles
Retrofitment of hybrid electric system kit to in-use vehicles registered in India shall be permitted where :
(1) the in-use vehicle intended for retrofitment shall comply with following conditions, namely:
(i) it shall be complaint to BSII or subsequent emission norms;
(ii) it shall be of M1, N1 or M2 category having GVW not exceeding 3500 kg.
(iii) it shall be fuelled by either gasoline or diesel fuel only; and
(iv) it shall not have been retrofitted earlier and shall not be fuelled by any other alternate fuel.
(2) mass emission standards for vehicles retrofitted shall be the same as prevalent for corresponding petrol
or diesel vehicles as applicable for the year of manufacture of the said vehicle.
(3) the vehicle, after retrofitment, shall meet the requirement of AIS-123 : 2013 as amended from time to
time till such time as corresponding BIS specifications are notified:
Provided that for the purpose of hybrid electric system kit approval, kit manufacturer or supplier shall
obtain the type approval certificate from a test agency specified in rule 126, the validity of such
certificate being three years from the date of its issue.
(4) the installation of type approved hybrid electric system kit shall only be done by an installer authorised
by hybrid electric system kit manufacturer or supplier, and the installer shall adhere to the installer’s
responsibilities and the Code of Practice detailed in the AIS-123 : 2013, as amended from time to time
till such time as corresponding BIS specifications are notified”.
[F. No. RT-11036/60/2013-MVL]
SANJAY BANDOPADHYAYA, Jt. Secy.
Note :—The principal rules were notified in the Gazette of India vide G.S.R. 590(E), dated the 2nd June, 1989 and last
amended vide G.S.R. 664(E) dated 27th September, 2013.
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