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190 THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 RULE 115

Circuit continuity for all emission related power train Ö Ö
components

Distance travelled since MIL (Malfunction Indicator Ö Ö
Lamp) ON

Notes : For the purposes of this sub-rule, it is clarified that,—
(i) The test shall be on Chassis Dynamometer;
(ii) The test procedure and driving cycle shall be as per the
MoRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116. Modified ECE R 40 with maximum speed
to 43 km per hour with cold start.
(a) Reference mass : kerb weight + 150 kg;
(b) Number of test cycles : Six (6), with weightage factors firstcycle: 30%;
remaining: 70%0;
(c) Breakdown of cycle: ECE R40 cycle modified for the maximum speed
of 43 km/hr. Referred to in the MoRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116;
(iii) A deterioration factor shall be applicable as per Table 1 above for durability.
(a) Provided that the vehicle manufacturer may opt for an ageing test of
80000 kms for evaluation deterioration factor, as provided in
MoRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116;
(iv) (a) Gasoline or CNG or LPG vehicles specified herein shall comply with
the provisions of clause (i) of sub-rule (2) of rule 115;
(b) Diesel vehicles specified herein shall comply with clause (ii) of
sub-rule (2) of rule 115;
(v) Conformity of Production (COP) frequency and sampling test procedure
shall be as provided in the MoRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116.

Sl. Type of vehicle Annual production/import COP frequency
No.
Exceeding upto
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1. Quadricycle 250 per 6 months 10000 per year Once every year

2. Quadricycle 10000 per year 75000 per 6 months Once every 6 months
3. Quadricycle 75000 per 6 months — Once every 3 months

Where the production volume in six months is less than 250 per model
including its variants, the provisions contained in the provisos to rule 126A
shall apply.
(vi) (a) For vehicles operating on compressed natural gas mode, the
provisions of rule 115B shall be applicable;
(b) For vehicles operating on liquefied petroleum gas mode, the
provisions of rule 115C shall be applicable;
(vii) Specification of Reference/Commercial Fuels:
(a) The reference fuel shall be as specified in Annexure IV-J for vehicles
equipped with gasoline and Annexure IV-K for vehicles equipped
with diesel engines and reference fuel for compressed natural gas and
liquefied petroleum gas shall be as available commercially;