# CAFE III Pushes Carmakers Towards EVs, Hybrids and CNG 2026-08-06T17:58:36+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India’s proposed CAFE III rules are pushing carmakers to expand electric, hybrid and CNG offerings before implementation from April 2027. Fleet emissions could tighten by nearly 16% in 2027-28 and up to 30% by 2031-32. Maruti Suzuki plans product upgrades, more EVs, hybrids and hydrogen research, while Mahindra & Mahindra says battery EVs already form 12-15% of its portfolio. Hyundai Motor India is relying on EVs, CNG and hybrids, with six CNG models planned by 2030. The rules may allow credits for over-compliance and strong hybrids, but non-compliance could attract penalties. ICRA reports that ICE-heavy carmakers face the greatest risk, with compliance requiring multi-year investment and potentially higher prices. The shift could also deliver projected fuel savings of Rs 38,000 crore. ## Coverage - auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: automobiles, CAFE III, CNG, electric vehicles, hybrids Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cafe-iii-pushes-carmakers-towards-evs-hybrids-and-cng/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cafe-iii-pushes-carmakers-towards-evs-hybrids-and-cng/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.