New Delhi, August 3

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday emphasised on the rollout of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) in the Indian auto market within a year.

Gadkari also appealed to vehicle manufacturers to compulsorily provide a minimum of six airbags across all variants and segments of a vehicle.

"Met a delegation of CEOs of SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) in New Delhi today. Emphasised on the need for a quick roll-out of Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on 100% ethanol and gasoline into the Indian auto market within a year's time," the minister said in a tweet.

He met CEOs from firms dealing in commercial and two-wheeler automobile manufacturers. — PTI

No registration fee for e-vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification, exempting battery-operated vehicles from registration fee