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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STANDARD

Safety Requirements for Type Approval of

Anhydrous Ethanol & Ethanol Blended
Motor Gasoline (EBMG) Vehicles
(for Blends ≥ 20 %)

PRINTED BY
THE AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
P.B. NO. 832, PUNE 411 004

ON BEHALF OF
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

UNDER
CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLE RULES – TECHNICAL STANDING COMMITTEE

SET-UP BY
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT and HIGHWAYS
(DEPARTMENT OF ROAD TRANSPORT and HIGHWAYS)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

February 2021

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INTRODUCTION

The Government of India felt the need for a permanent agency to expedite the
publication of standards and development of test facilities in parallel when the work on
the preparation of the standards is going on, as the development of improved safety
critical parts can be undertaken only after the publication of the standard and
commissioning of test facilities. To this end, the erstwhile Ministry of Surface Transport
(MoST) has constituted a permanent Automotive Industry Standards Committee (AISC)
vide order No. RT-11028/11/97-MVL dated September 15, 1997. The standards
prepared by AISC will be approved by the permanent CMVR Technical Standing
Committee (CTSC). After approval, the Automotive Research Association of India
(ARAI), Pune, being the secretariat of the AIS Committee, will publish this standard.

Presently Government of India is emphasizing usage of bio-fuels in the automotive

vehicles to reduce the impact on environment as well as reduce import bills of crude oil
from which mineral fuels are produced. Ethanol is one of the bio-fuel which provide
clean, reliable and sustainable energy supply for meeting the growing demand of
transportation fuels in the country. In India, Ethanol is produced primarily from
sugarcane. There are alternate sources identified and work in progress for producing
Ethanol from bio-mass also. In order to accelerate the development and utilization of
ethanol in automotive fuel in our country (especially as a blend with Gasoline), National
Biofuels Policy was announced in 2018 by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(MoPNG). Accordingly, Blending of Ethanol in Gasoline fuel was increased. Presently
Ethanol is blended with Gasoline fuel up to 10 %. MoPNG insists and planned to increase
the blending percentage to 20 %. Further, there is a plan to introduce E-85 and E-100
fuel in the regions of our country where there are surplus Ethanol is available.

An AISC panel has been constituted vide the directions RT-11036/ 111/2020-MVL dated
16th September 2020 received from Ministry of Road Transport to generate a standard
which specifies safety requirements related to those vehicles which can use blended fuel
having ethanol above 20%. This standard will recommend the code of practice for Higher
Ethanol Blended Motor Gasoline fueled vehicles (20 % and above). The purpose of this
standard is to enhance vehicle safety by specifying safety requirements for hazards such
as fire, corrosion, exposure to fumes etc. The Composition of the Panel and Automotive
Industry Standards Committee (AISC) responsible for preparation and approval of this
standard are given in Annex I and II.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Clause. No Description Page No

1 Scope 1/12
2 Reference 1/12
3 Definitions 1/12
4 Requirements 2/12
4.1 Anhydrous Ethanol Fuel Quality Requirements for 2/12
Safety.
4.2 Material Compatibility Requirements for E100 and 5/12
higher EBMG fuel (20% and above Ethanol) in Vehicles.
4.3 Health Safety Considerations for Use of E100 / Higher 6/12
Ethanol Blended Gasolinefuel in Vehicles
4.4 Fire Safety Considerations for Use of E100 or higher 7/12
EBMG fuel in Vehicles

4.5 Electrical Conductivity Considerations for Use of 8/12

E100 / higher EBMG fuel in Vehicles

4.6 Labeling of Ethanol Vehicles 8/12

Annex I Composition of the AISC panel. 11/12

Annex II Committee composition Automotive Industry 12/12

Standards Committee.

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Safety Requirements for Type Approval of Anhydrous Ethanol & Ethanol

Blended Motor Gasoline (EBMG) Vehicles (for Blends ≥ 20 %)

1.0 SCOPE

This standard is applicable to vehicles of category L, M and N which will use

gasoline fuel blended with Ethanol (EBMG) for blends 20 % and above as
admixture meeting the quality requirements specified by corresponding BIS
standards. This standard is applicable for flex fuel vehicles and those which
can run on complete Ethanol (with required co-solvents and additives).
Further, it should be noted this standard is applicable only to vehicles
manufactured by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) which are
compliant to the usage of Ethanol blended fuels and warranted to use such
fuels. This standard is neither applicable to fuel cell vehicles nor retrofitted
vehicles (vehicle components upgraded after sales and not by OEMs).

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 USDOE Handbook for Handling Ethanol Gasoline Blends, DOE/GO-

102016-4854dated Feb 2016

2.2 IEA - Advanced Motor Fuels- Report on Ethanol as a fuel for Road
Transportation - May 2009

2.3 Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) - Industry Guidelines, Procedures and

Specifications - E85 as an automotive fuel - March 2009

2.4 NREL - Vehicle Codes and Standards - Alternative Fuels, NREL/TP-560-

47336 - February 2010

2.5 ACS - American Chemical Society

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.8b03686

3.0 DEFINITIONS

3.1 Ethanol: Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol is pure organic chemical made
from molasses, grains or bio-mass is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid
with a strong characteristic odor.

3.2 E-20: E 20 is acronym of the fuel complying to IS 17021 specifications, blend

made of 20 % Anhydrous Ethanol with 80 % Motor Gasoline which can be
used in vehicles fitted with spark ignited or direct injected gasoline engines
which have compliance for using of such fuel blends for using such fuel
blends.

3.2 E-85: E85 is the acronym of the fuel complying to the IS 16634 specification,
blend made of 53 to 85% Ethanol with Motor Gasoline. It is called as flex
fuel also and to be used in vehicles fitted with spark ignited or direct injected
gasoline engines which have compliance for using such fuel blends.

3.4 ED-95: It is a blend of 95 % ethanol with 5 % Additive to be used in vehicles

fitted with compression ignition engines and is defined by Specification IS
16629: 2017.

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3.5 E-100: E 100 is acronym of a fuel which primarily consists of Anhydrous

Ethanol complying to IS 15464 specifications greater than 93% with other
hydrocarbons as co- solvent. This fuel can be only used in vehicles which are
manufactured with compliance to such fuel. The specification of this fuel can
be referred in BIS portal as soon as it is published.

3.6 Anhydrous Ethanol: Anhydrous ethanol is essentially ethyl alcohol, which is

denatured and is meant for use as fuel in automobile engines.

3.7 Denaturant: Denaturant is a substance completely miscible in ethyl alcohol

and of such a character that while its addition makes the material or any
aqueous dilution of it unpleasant and unwholesome for potable purposes, its
presence does not render anhydrous ethanol, either as such or blended with
petrol or diesel, unsuitable for use in automobile engines.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Anhydrous Ethanol Fuel Quality Requirements for Safety

4.1.1 Ethanol as an admixture or directly to be used as fuel in automotive vehicles

should comply to the technical requirements published by Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS). Gasoline blended with Ethanol and used as fuel in
automotive vehicles is termed as EBMG fuel. Presently the BIS specifications
viz., IS 15464 can be referred for quality requirement of Ethanol used for
blending in Gasoline fuel respectively. The Table 1 below lists the quality
requirements for ethanol fuel as specified in the standard.

Table 1
Requirements of Anhydrous Ethanol for Use in Automotive Fuel
(Clause 4.3, 4.5, 4.6 and 7.1)

Sr. No. Characteristic Requirement Method of Test,

Ref to Annex
(1)
(2) (3) (4)
i) Relative density at 0.796 l A
15.6/15.6oC, Max
ii) Ethanol content percent 99.50 B
by volume at
15.6/15.6oC, Min
(excluding denaturant)
iii) Miscibility with water Miscible C

iv) Alkalinity Nil D

v) Acidity (as CH3 30 D

COOH) mg/l, Max
vi) Residue on evaporation 0.005 E
percent by mass, Max

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vii) Aldehyde content (as 60 F

CH3CHO) mg/l, Max
viii) Cooper, mg/kg, Max 0.1 G

ix) Conductivity, µS/m, 300 H

Max
X Methyl alcohol, 300 J
mg/litre, Max
xi) Appearance Clear and Visual
bright
4.1.2 Ethanol during transportation for blending with Gasoline should be denatured
by using denaturants as prescribed by IS 4117. Prohibited denaturants are
mentioned in IS 15464. Fuel manufacturers must ensure any such components
are not used.

4.1.3 Moisture content in Ethanol should be controlled as mentioned in the IS

15464 specification since its detrimental to the blended fuel stability as well
as cause incompatibility with fuel system polymer or metal components
corrosion.

4.1.4 Blended fuel should be fortified with necessary corrosion inhibitors and seal
protection agents to avoid corrosion and ageing issues respectively.

4.1.5 Ethanol Quality is driven by both the national Fuel Standards and octane
requirements. The important chemical properties of ethanol affecting safety
are given below in Table 2.

Table 2
Ethanol Properties affecting Vehicle Safety (Source: USDOE)

Property Comment

Vapour Density Ethanol vapour, like gasoline vapour, is denser than air
and tends to settle in low areas, Ethanol/ gasoline blends,
including E85, should be treated like gasoline blends with
respect to handling and safety.

Solubility in Ethanol is extremely hydroscopic (i.e. attracts water),

water Water should be removed to the extent possible from fuel
ethanol handling, storage, and distribution equipment. A
small amount of water is soluble in E85, but at higher
concentrations, the gasoline portion will separate from the
ethanol/water mixture.

Energy Content For identical volumes, ethanol contains approximately

30% less energy than gasoline, depending on the gasoline
formulation. As a result, vehicle fuel economy of E85 can
be expected to be reduced by about 25%, depending on the
gasoline formulation and the individual vehicle.

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Flame Visibility A fuel ethanol flame is less bright than a gasoline flame,
but is easily visible in daylight.

Specific Gravity Pure ethanol and ethanol/gasoline blends are slightly

denser than gasoline.

Conductivity Ethanol and ethanol blends have increased electrical

conductivity compared to gasoline. This can affect
materials compatibility due to increased corrosion of
certain metal junctions and exposed electrical connections.

Air-Fuel Ratio. Due to the oxygen content in ethanol, the ideal or

“stoichiometric” air-fuel ratio for E85 is a lower value than
it is for gasoline (i.e. fewer pounds of air per pound of
fuel) FFVs are designed to detect ethanol and property
adjust the air fuel ratio.

Toxicity Pure ethanol is small amounts is not toxic and is not

considered carcinogenic due to the addition of
hydrocarbons and gasoline.

Flammability Depending on the hydrocarbon blending component, the

vapour concentration in the storage tank head space of
many E85 blends can fall into the flammable range. This is
a concern primarily at low ambient temperatures.

4.1.6 Ethanol and Gasoline have different explosion limits. For Gasoline stored in a
closed container, a gas atmosphere at which an explosion may occur ranges
typically from - 41 ℃ to - 10℃ and for E85 between - 33℃ and 11℃. Extra
precautionary measures for handling high ethanol blends may be necessary
and can be referred to the PESO guidelines. Potential fire risk due to static
electricity is possible during fuel filling. Hence, it is recommended to install
suitable flame arrestor device or filling shut off valve in the retail outlets to
avoid such incidences. E100 fuel should be blended with Gasoline or suitable
hydrocarbon materials to make the flame easily visible.

4.1.7 Trace elements like sulfates and chlorides may be present in Ethanol as
impurities. Excess of these may cause the formation of deposits on gasoline
injection components. Hence, these contaminants should be limited as per the
IS 15464 specification.

4.1.8 Galvanic Corrosion Inhibitors for ethanol-gasoline blends

Ethanol has high polarity and moisture affinity, which considerably influence
its aggressiveness to metallic, plastic and polymer materials. The corrosion
aggressiveness of EBMG fuel can be minimized by suitable corrosion
inhibitors. The inhibitors are recommended in IS specifications. Additionally,
can be referred from the American Chemical Society (ACS) documents also.
Few of them are listed below along with suggested dosage in the Table 2.

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Table 3

Galvanic Corrosion Inhibitors for Ethanol (Source: ACS)

Sr. No. Inhibitors type Purity Recommended

requirement Dosage mg/L

1 Diethylene 99 % 100
Triamine
(DETA)

2 Propargyl 99 % 100+65
Alcohol +
Dibenzyl
Sulfoxide

3 Propargyl 99 % 100+70+25
Alcohol +
Octadecyl
Amine +
Mercaptobenzot
hiazole

Please note above recommendations given are generic in nature and as

specified in the reference document(s). It is essential and responsibility of the
manufacturers or blenders to ensure these ultimately do not harm fuel
properties, its compatibility with vehicle components and hence no impact on
the tail pipe emission of vehicles.

4.2 Material Compatibility Requirements for E100 and higher EBMG fuel
(20% and above Ethanol) in Vehicles

4.2.1 Similar to regular gasoline fuel, it is important to ensure proper fuel handling
and housekeeping practices to minimize contamination with higher EBMG
fuels also. Few of the materials widely used in Gasoline vehicles may be
incompatible with higher EBMG fuels. Some materials may degrade over
time, potentially leading to break-down problems such as corrosion, swelling
consequently leakage of fuel which is critical safety concern. These
degradations and swelling may also contaminate the fuel, whichmay adversely
affect vehicle fuel system operation or cause component malfunction, lead to
degraded driveability, performance and emission non-compliance.

4.2.2 EBMG fuels impact metallic components in fueling systems. Blends above
E20 can cause corrosion of some of the components. Zinc, brass, lead, and
aluminum have shown sensitivity to degradation with higher EBMG fuels. To
address these issues, manufacturers have to upgrade materials and develop
engine, fuel and vehicle system or components to be compatible with higher
EBMG fuel as directed by GSR notifications.

4.2.3 Many elastomer materials (primarily used as hoses and seals) will show faster
degradation in their properties when used with higher EBMG fuels.
Nonmetallic materials that degrade when in contact with fuel ethanol include
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natural rubber, polyurethane, cork gasket material, leather, polyvinyl chloride,

nylon 6/6, methyl- methacrylate plastics, and certain thermoplastic and
thermoset polymers. Some of the non-metallic materials successfully used for
higher EBMG fuels include thermoset- reinforced fiberglass, and
thermoplastics.

4.2.4 Higher EBMG fuel may cause sludge in vehicle fuel tanks and found in-
compatible if commonly used Terne-plated steel (lead-tin alloy coating) and
lead-based solder areused. Un plated steel with suitable coatings, stainless steel,
black iron, and bronze haveshown acceptable resistance to higher EBMG fuel.

4.2.5 Electrical wiring and connectors for submersed components, such as the fuel-
levelsensor and fuel pump require modification for higher EBMG fuel.

4.2.6 Increased evaporative emissions carbon canister capacity, modified fuel tank
vapor pressure sensor, engine valve and valve seat materials may also be
required for higher EBMG fuel.

4.2.7 The list of fuel-system components to be modified for higher EBMG fuel
include hoses, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator diaphragms and fuel injector
O-rings. Thesewill support to avoid leakage and permeation of fuel vapor.

4.3 Health Safety Considerations for Use of E100 / Higher Ethanol Blended
Gasolinefuel in Vehicles

4.3.1 Ethanol or higher EBMG fuel should be handled in the same manner as
gasoline. Personal exposure should be minimized.

4.3.2 Like gasoline, EBMG fuel is highly flammable and may contain additives that
canbe harmful even with casual body contact.

4.3.3 EBMG fuel is toxic and carcinogenic and should not be ingested. In case of
accidental ingestion medical personnel must be contacted immediately.

4.3.4 Exposure to EBMG fuel can occur by inhalation (breathing in its vapors),
absorption (contact with the skin or the eyes), or ingestion (swallowing). The
various symptoms of exposure to fuel ethanol are shown in Table 3.

4.3.5 The fuel station operators filling the EBMG fuel or service mechanics in
vehicle service centers or vehicle operators must use PPE equipment such as
gloves, safety glasses and safety shoes when coming in contact with the
EBMG fuel system.

4.3.6 The remedial measures when exposed to EBMG fuel and ethanol are listed in
Table 4.

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Table 4
Safety precautions for Ethanol Exposure (Source: USDOE)

Symptoms of Exposure

• Dullness of memory and concentration

• Impaired motor coordination

• Drowsiness, stupor and coma.

Inhalation Move away from the vapours to fresh air, and contact
medical personal immediately

Skin Absorption Immediately wash skin with soap, and flush skin with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and contact medical personal

Eye Absorption Immediately flush eye with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and contact medical personal

Ingestion Lie down, keep warm, do not induce vomiting, and

contact medical personal immediately.

4.4 Fire Safety Considerations for Use of E100 or higher EBMG fuel in
Vehicles

4.4.1 E100 and higher EBMG fuel are highly flammable liquids. These are
classified and designated as Class A fuel as per PESO and class 3 fuel as per
US Department of Transportation.

4.4.2 Fighting E100 and higher EBMG fires require specific equipment, materials,
and training. Conventional gasoline fire-fighting methods and chemicals are
insufficient for fighting fires in vehicle fueled by ethanol blends higher than
E20.

4.4.3 EBMG fuel containing greater than 20% Ethanol require the use of a Polar
Solvent or Alcohol Resistant (AR) type of Foam commonly known as an AR-
AFFF. AR foams have shown superior performance across the entire range of
EBMG fuel firefighting and would be the optimal for the fire response
equipment. Vehicles using higher EBMG fuel should be equipped with AR
Foam based firefighting canisters.

4.4.4 At low ambient temperature, vapor concentration of higher EBMG and E 100
fuel tank vehicles will be high which can cause flammability. Hence, proper
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4.4.5 Certified flame arrestors in the vehicle fuel system can be provided as an
additional safety wherever required and considering service operations which
potentially can produce spark

4.4.6 Fire Extinguishers for higher EBMG fueled vehicles: 3 Wheelers or

Passenger car or Sports Utility Vehicle which run on higher EBMG
(Containing Ethanol above 20%) and Buses running on ED-95 should be
equipped with AR Foam based fire-fighting canisters of Min. 1Kg. The
canister should be placed in an appropriate place inside the vehicle which is
accessible to all the occupants in case of emergency. The recommended
quantity of fire extinguisher is given below as per Table 5.

Table 5
Fire Extinguishers for Ethanol Vehicles

Category of ED-95 Blends higher E-85 E-100

Vehicle than E20 less
than E-85

3 Wheelers -- 1 kg -- 1 kg

PC/SUV -- 1 + 1 kg 1+1 kg 1+1 kg

Bus 2 + 2 kg -- -- --

4.4.7 Ventilation for E100 or higher EBMG Vehicles: Vehicles other than two
wheelers which use Ethanol or higher EBMG as fuel shall be provided with
the blowers or other suitable devices to ensure proper ventilation.

4.5 Electrical Conductivity Considerations for Use of E100 / higher EBMG

fuel in Vehicles

4.5.1 E100 and higher EBMG fuel has increased electrical conductivity compared
to gasoline. This can lead to increased galvanic corrosion of certain metal
junctions and exposed electrical connections.

4.5.2 The addition of corrosion inhibitors in the fuel are required to reduce the
electrical conductivity and hence the galvanic corrosion tendency of EBMG
fuel or E100.

4.5.3 Provision for grounding of static charge buildup in the vehicle may be
consideredas applicable.

4.5.4 Necessary procedural guidance can be issued to avoid any spark

producingoperations / tools which may cause fire hazard.

4.6 Labeling of Ethanol Vehicles

4.6.1 Vehicles of M and N category using E20, E85, ED-95 and E-100 must use the
labelsin yellow background with Black letters.

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4.6.2 Labels conforming with the specification given in 4.6.3.1 and 4.6.3.2 of this
Standard shall be affixed in a vertical position on the left side of the front and
on the right of rear safety glass and shall ensure visibility from the front and
rear sides.

4.6.2.1 The label shall be in position at all times, shall be in good condition, and the
shape, colouring and lettering shall be easily identifiable.

4.6.2.2 Label shall be coloured yellow and sized 80 mm x 80 mm square. Label shall
have on them the text “E20/ E85/ ED-95/ E-100” in a central position not less
than 20 mm high, coloured black. The label shall have a black border 1 mm
wide, 5 mm inside the outer edge and running parallel to it and pasted on the
Fuel Lid flap of the vehicle.
The 80 mm dimension is measured from the outer edge.

4.6.3 Refer Table 6 for the dimension of the Fuel Labels and Figure 1 for the
graphical representation of labels.

Table 6
Dimensions of the labels

Colours:

Background: Background:

Letters: Letters:

Dimensions:

Border width: Border width:

Character height: Character height:

Character thickness: Character thickness:

Sticker width: Sticker width:

Sticker height: Sticker height:

E 20 E 85

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ED 95 E 100

Figure 1 : Labeling for M & N Category Ethanol Vehicles

4.6.4 Two Wheelers using higher EBMG or E 100 fuel must have the labels as
shown below. It should have blue background with white letters (in
accordance with Clause 7.3 of ISO 3864-1:2002). The 2W label diameter should
be minimum 13 mm and font size of minimum 14 points (scalable to the size of the
shape based on blending ratio) to be visible and pasted near/on the fuel lid of the
vehicle or where rider can see easily.

Representative labels for higher EBMG compliant 2W vehicles are shown

below. (Blue colour should be in accordance with Clause 11 of
ISO3864-1:2002)

Figure 2 : Labeling for L Category Ethanol Vehicles

4.6.5 It should be noted and instructed to customers through Owner’s manual or

appropriate medium; Fill the higher EBMG fuel from the retail outlets which
display exactly similar sign boards.

4.6.6 Appropriate labelling of dispensing pumps and guns confirming to

international standard to be also considered by oil companies marketing or
retail division. Type of fuel filled should be clearly visible to both the retail
outlet person and the consumer which will avoid any wrong fuel being filled.
Filling of wrong grade of EBMG fuel or other than the one recommended for
their vehicle may cause performance deterioration and emission non-
compliance

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ANNEX I
(See Introduction)
COMPOSITION OF AISC PANEL ON
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE APPROVAL OF ANHYDROUS
ETHANOL & ETHANOL BLENDED MOTOR GASOLINE (EBMG)
VEHICLES (FOR BLENDS ≥ 20 %) *
Chairperson Organization
Dr. S. S. Thipse ARAI

Members Representing
Mr. Sandeep Rairikar ARAI
Mr. M. Bawase ARAI
Mr. K. P. Kavathekar ARAI
Mr. Ajay Dekate ARAI
Mr. Kamalesh Patil ARAI
Ms. Vijayanta Ahuja ICAT
Mr. Vikas Sadan ICAT
Mr. V. Kagdiyal IOCL
Mr. P. Sakthivel IOCL
Mr. Uday Harite ACMA
Mr. P. S. Gowrishankar SIAM (Tata Motors Ltd.)
Mr. Uday Salunke SIAM (Tata Motors Ltd.)
Mr. Shailendra Dewangan SIAM(Tata Motors Ltd)
Mr. Anoop Bhat SIAM (Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
Mr. Gururaj Ravi SIAM(Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
Mr. Nishant Sharma SIAM(Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
Mr. Kumar Ajaya SIAM(Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
Mr. Chaitanya Joshi Praj Industries
Mr. S. Koulgi Swagelok
Shri Rajesh Kumar --

Shri Kumar Arun --

Shri Vaibhav Yadav --

Shri Mukesh Mishra --

Shri Anant Vanpal --

* At the time of approval of this Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)

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ANNEX II
(See Introduction)

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION *
Automotive Industry Standards Committee

Chairperson
Dr. Reji Mathai Director
The Automotive Research Association of India, Pune
Members Representing
Representative from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(Dept. of Road Transport and Highways), New Delhi
Representative from Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
(Department of Heavy Industry), New Delhi
Mr. S. M. Ahuja Office of the Development Commissioner, MSME,
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, New
Delhi
Mr. Shrikant R. Marathe Former Chairman, AISC
Mr. R.R. Singh Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
Director Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune
Director Global Automotive Research Centre, Chennai
Director International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar
Director Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehra Dun
Director Vehicles Research and Development Establishment,
Ahmednagar
Director Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association
Representatives from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
Mr. R. P. Vasudevan Tractor Manufacturers Association, New Delhi
Mr. Uday Harite Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of
India, New Delhi
Mr. K. V. Krishnamurthy Indian Construction Equipment Manufactures' Association
(ICEMA), New Delhi
Member Secretary
Mr. Vikram Tandon The Automotive Research Association of India, Pune

* At the time of approval of this Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)

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