Govt proposes 5-yr age extension for EV, CNG, hydrogen commercial vehicles

•The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposes extending age limits for battery, hydrogen, and CNG commercial vehicles by 5 years.

•This change would simplify national permit procedures and move more of the process online, with authorisations valid for up to 5 years.

•The proposal aims to increase adoption of cleaner vehicles in commercial transport, addressing high upfront costs and limited financing as key barriers.