# Centre Revives Talks on Stricter Truck Fuel-Efficiency Rules 2026-08-07T01:51:14+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Centre has resumed discussions with vehicle makers on stricter fuel-efficiency standards for medium and heavy commercial vehicles from April 2027, Livemint reports. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has told stakeholders, including SIAM, that the updated Constant Speed Fuel Consumption testing protocol must be followed. Manufacturers want Bharat Vecto, a testing tool being developed with the government, adopted first. They argue that setting CSFC rules before Bharat Vecto is standardised could create double regulation. Manufacturers will share data that may help set a baseline and tighter targets for the following five years. Amit Bhatt of the International Council on Clean Transportation said a regulatory-grade tool could take five to 10 years because it requires extensive data and real-world validation. Trucks make up about 5% of registered vehicles but produce nearly 33% of transport-related carbon dioxide emissions, according to the report. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Bee, Bharat Vecto, commercial vehicles, emissions, truck efficiency Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/centre-revives-talks-on-stricter-truck-fuel-efficiency-rules/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/centre-revives-talks-on-stricter-truck-fuel-efficiency-rules/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.