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Implementation of BS-VI Norm to be a Major Disruptor for the Commercial Vehicle Industry, Impacting Largely the OEMs, Stakeholders, Industry Volumes, and Cost of Vehicle and Changing the Entire Ecosystem of CV Industry
27-Aug-2019
Global
Market Research
PA9C-01-00-00-00
AU01881-SA-MR_23450
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the implementation of Bharat Stage (BS)-VI norms in India on the commercial vehicle industry. The main objectives of this study are to provide a strategic review of the BS emission standards and the development of BS-VI engines. This study analyzes the challenges faced by the commercial vehicle industry during and after the implementation of the norms. This study also evaluates the present impact of the BS-VI norms on the commercial vehicle industry in India and the growth opportunities for stakeholders.
BS-VI is an outflow standard that will bring truly necessary changes in the Indian vehicle industry in terms of toxin emanations. With this outflow standard becoming effective, India will be at standard with the US, European nations and other progressive economies around the globe.
India is currently following BS-IV standard that was brought into effect on April 2014. The upcoming BS-VI standard incorporates a wide rundown of innovation adjustments in the engine, the most noteworthy being making on-board diagnostics (OBD) required for all vehicles. BS-VI is in lines with Euro-VI norm already adopted in European countries. In fact, this new emission norm will also address one major drawback in the Euro-VI norm that allows emission of higher particulate matter (PM) in diesel engines.
Leapfrogging from BS-IV to BS-VI will be a challenging task, especially for the OEMs, as it will require significant engine technology changes including improvements in engine combustion and calibration, increased injection, and cylinder pressures. These changes call for heavy investments and co-ordination across the value chain to ensure a smooth transition.
With the implementation of the BS-VI norms, OBD will become mandatory for all vehicles. The OBD unit facilitates the proper working of the sophisticated emission control device at optimum efficiency throughout the life of the vehicle. This will result in a substantial reduction of carbon emission from the vehicles. With BS-VI implementation, the demand for CVs is expected to slow down during the first few years after the roll-out of BS-VI norms, as the BS-VI–compliant vehicles are bound to be costlier than BS-IV vehicles due to the advanced technology used and increased fuel cost. The demand is expected to pick up slowly as all the factors start stabilizing.
Executive Summary—Key Highlights
Executive Summary—Key Highlights (continued)
Executive Summary—BS-VI Emission Norm: Background
Executive Summary—Advantage of BS-VI over BS-IV
Executive Summary—Emerging Technologies
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Research Methodology
About BS-VI Emission Norm—Background
Need to Leapfrog from BS-IV to BS-VI
Key Challenges from Leapfrogging BS-IV to BS-VI
Executive Summary—Advantage of BS-VI over BS-IV
BS Emission Standards
BS Emission—Testing
BS Emission—OBD Requirements
BS Emission—Durability
BS Emission—Diesel Fuel Specification
Key Challenges to Develop BS-VI—Compliant Vehicles
Key Challenges to Develop BS-VI—Compliant Vehicles (continued)
New Base Engine Development
Emerging Technologies
Emerging Technologies (continued)
Exhaust After-treatment Devices
SCR Technology
SCR Versus EGR Technology
SCR Versus EGR Technology (continued)
Who Participated in Our Survey?
Impact of Implementation of BS-VI on Various CV Industry Stakeholders
Impact of BS-VI on Overall Cost of Vehicles
Impact of BS-VI on Dealer Margins
Impact of BS-VI on Mileage of Vehicles
Impact of BS-VI on Fuel Cost
Impact of BS-VI on Maintenance Cost
Impact of BS-VI on Industry Volumes Before Implementation
Degree of Impact of BS-VI on Industry Volumes Within a Year After Implementation
Degree of Impact of BS-VI on Industry Volumes in 1–2 Years After Implementation
Impact of BS-VI on Value Establishment (i.e., Fluid Economy)
Most BS-VI—Compatible OEMS in CV Industry in India
Possibility of Any Amendments in Vehicle Scrappage Policy due to Implementation BS-VI Norms
Opinions of the CV Industry Expert—Impact on Fleet Owners
Opinions of the CV Industry Expert—Impact on Service Offerings by OEMs
Opinions of the CV Industry Expert—Issues/Challenges Regarding Implementation of BS-VI
Suggestions of the CV Industry Expert—On Smooth Implementation of BS-VI
Total Industry Volume (TIV) Forecast Scenario—Frost & Sullivan’s Perspective
Summary of Findings
Growth Opportunity 1—Development of BSVI Compliant Trucks and Availability of BSVI Fuel
Growth Opportunity 2—Engine Downsizing and Innovative System Development
Growth Opportunity 3—OBD as Value-added Service Offering
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Table of Acronyms
Table of Acronyms (continued)
List of Exhibits
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition—Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
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| Author | Ankush Katailiha |
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