Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Arai Speeds Green Vehicle Approvals Amidst Localization Push
India is trying to make cars and trucks cleaner.
A key testing agency, Arai, is helping by quickly approving green vehicles.
They're also making sure that car parts are made in India, following government rules.
This helps the country reduce pollution and become self-sufficient.
Arai is testing fuels that mix gasoline with ethanol, which are supposed to be better for the environment.
This push comes as companies deal with problems caused by China's restrictions on importing important parts.
Arai approved significantly more localization applications in FY25 under the PLI-Auto scheme.
Arai provided approvals for over 350 vehicle models under the PM E-Drive scheme.
A dedicated portal was launched for localization testing under the PLI-Auto scheme.
The focus is on reducing fossil fuel emissions and building indigenous capacity.
Arai tested flex fuel hybrid vehicles with high ethanol blends.
- Who
- Automotive Research Association of India (Arai), automakers, and consumers.
- What
- Arai is expediting approvals for green vehicles, including flex fuel testing and localization compliance.
- When
- FY25, with data current as of the present day.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support India's shift towards clean mobility and building indigenous capacity.
- Arai Role
- Vehicle testing agency focused on clean mobility
- PLI-Auto Approvals
- 80 applications approved in FY25
- PM E-Drive Approvals
- 350+ vehicle models approved in FY25
- Localization Criteria
- 50% under PLI-Auto
- E20 Fuel Testing
- Arai tested E85, E93, and E100 ethanol blends