The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has requested vehicle manufacturers in India to build flex engines that run on more than just one type of fuel. These engines are claimed to produce lesser emissions when running on ethanol.
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Gadkari urges 100% localisation of auto components; may hike customs duty Updated Feb 26, 2021 | 17:30 IST
Reiterating that the auto sector is a key driver of the Indian economy, the minister said increase in basic customs duty on select auto components will encourage local manufacturing of such items. Gadkari urges 100% localisation of auto components; may hike customs duty
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asked automobile manufacturers to hike localisation of components to 100 per cent or else the government will think of increasing basic customs duty on imported items, but the auto industry wants support for localisation of electronic parts, specially semiconductors.
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