(Reuters photo)NEW DELHI - In a bid to curb air pollution, the Indian government has decided to withdraw incentives initially offered to mild hybrid vehicles under a scheme meant to promote electric and full hybrid models. Under the FAME scheme, buyers are offered incentives in the form of lower vehicle costs at the time of purchase to help boost demand for hybrid cars in the country and help reduce serious air pollution. "These mild diesel hybrids are a marginal improvement over conventional diesel models, but significantly more polluting and fuel-inefficient compared to electric and strong hybrid cars. The FAME scheme has mostly boosted sales of diesel hybrid cars, according to Roychowdhury. According to the government's data, Maruti Suzuki had sold 30,157 mild hybrid cars under the FAME scheme in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.

Source: Bangkok Post April 03, 2017 12:22 UTC