The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Thursday said from October 1, 2010, all its members would start disclosing the fuel efficiency ratings of all their models.
“SIAM has announced the scheme for voluntary fuel efficiency labelling for vehicles. This label, which will be implemented from October 1 would provide information to consumers on the comparative fuel efficiency of vehicles in different categories," SIAM President Pawan Goenka said at its annual convention. The move would allow consumers to make the right choice of vehicles depending on their individual needs. It would also encourage and promote lower fuel consumption, he said. “The industry is willing and prepared to accept mandatory fuel efficiency standard. As a starting point, we invite the government to formally adopt the mandatory requirement,” he said.
Indian automakers had voluntarily started disclosing the mileage of their own vehicles since last year, while the government has geared up to make the process mandatory. Notably, the government had been pushing for mandatory fuel efficiency standard for auto makers under the Energy Conservation Act by the Union Power Ministry.
