{
  "id": 10904300,
  "title": "New CAFE-III fuel-efficiency rules: What changes for EVs, hybrids and small cars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/new-cafe-iii-fuel-efficiency-rules-what-changes-for-evs-hybrids-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T08:43:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/new-cafe-iii-fuel-efficiency-rules-what-changes-for-evs-hybrids-and-small-cars/articleshow/134582940.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "As of April 1, 2027, India will roll out new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations aimed at passenger vehicles, demanding increasing fuel-efficiency targets that will evolve each year until 2032. These rules support credit trading, promote cleaner technologies, and incentivize alternatives like electric vehicles. Manufacturers will need to submit annual data to confirm adherence to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}