The Future is Here: Introducing BS VI Engine Technology

What Are BS VI Engines?

Bharat Stage VI or BS VI engines are the latest and most stringent emission standard for automobiles and engines in India. Using advanced technologies such as exhaust gas recirculation, selective catalytic reduction, and diesel particulate filters, BS VI engines control and reduce emissions. It is a shift towards cleaner and more efficient technologies.

How Are BS VI Engines Different from BS IV Engines?

BS VI engines are significantly different from their predecessors, the BS IV engines. The primary difference is in the level of emissions control. These new-age engines have much stricter emission standards than BS IV engines, and they emit significantly lower levels of harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and hydrocarbons (HC). The shift to BS-VI engines from BS-IV engines has cut down pollution levels by 80-90%.

How Do These BS-VI Engines Bring Down Pollution Levels?

These engines are designed to have significantly lower emissions such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and other harmful pollutants compared to the previous generation of engines.

NOx reduced by 70%

PM (PM 2.5 and PM 10) reduced by 80%

The Fuel for BS VI Engines

When BS VI engines are run on fuel that is not BS VIcompliant, such vehicles do not adhere to the latest norms. These engines run on fuel which is commonly known as BS VI fuel. This kind of fuel has sulphur content equal to 10mg/kg which is much lower than the BS IV grade fuel having sulphur equal to 50mg/kg.

Conclusion

There is no doubt that the several improvements in the BS-VI-compliant engines are paving the way to a cleaner environment. The BS VI engines represent significant improvements over their predecessors in terms of reducing emissions and improving air quality.