India, Jan. 18 -- Tata Motors becomes the first OEM in India to add a BS-VI compliant CV engine to its line-up.

In a bid to transition smoothly to the upcoming BS-VI emission norms , Tata Motors has taken the first step towards this mission by receiving a BS-VI compliance certificate for its 3.8-litre naturally-aspirated SGI CNG motor from the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). The certification not only applies to permissible levels of tailpipe mass emissions but it also validates the compliance to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) norms, as mandated by the government.

Sharing his thoughts on the accomplished feat, Mr Rajendra Petkar, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Tata Motors said, 'This BS-VI engine certification mileston...