Greaves Cotton brings out BS-VI diesel engine for 3-wheelers

MUMBAI: Greaves Cotton has announced the completion of the BS-VI certification for its single-cylinder diesel engine .


These future-ready engines will power Diesel 3W of multiple OEMs in India for last-mile transportation, with Piaggio’s Ape range of Diesel 3W being the first. This single cylinder engine is designed to deliver superior fuel efficiency and low total cost of ownership, the company said in a release.

The new BS-VI engine is powered with advanced fuel injection technology and after-treatment systems that ensure highly consistent pollutant reduction. This single cylinder diesel engine is built for affordable three-wheeler application providing better torque, enhanced load carrying capabilities and significantly reduced emissions.

Ravi Damodaran, chief technology officer, Greaves Cotton, said, “The launch of our single-cylinder BS-VI diesel engine for 3W application is a milestone not just for us but also for the automobile industry in the country. This is a significant technological achievement for us considering that there were no worldwide benchmarks to emulate and that we built this compact engine ground-up in record-time. Greaves BS-VI single cylinder diesel engine along with our strong aftermarket support will enable our OEM partners to contribute significantly to pollution reduction on the roads while offering greater value to their customers in India and export markets. It opens up opportunities to lead clean diesel applications worldwide. We see this technology breakthrough as yet another strategic achievement in building world-class clean-mobility solutions ranging from clean Diesel to CNG and electric.”