India’s first certification capable Gasoline fuel vapour Canister Ageing Bench at ARAI
ARAI prepared for AIS 175 – WLTP!
ARAI is thrilled to announce the inauguration of India’s first certification capable Gasoline fuel vapour Canister Ageing Bench at its Homologation Technology Centre (HTC), Pune. This is a major step towards enhancing ARAI’s Emission Certification capabilities well in advance of WLTP regulation implementation in India.
With the release of a draft notification S.O 270 (E) dated 28th April 2025 for implementation of Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure as per AIS 175, ARAI is prepared to enable the industry to develop and validate as per global standards.
On the occasion, Dr. Reji Mathai, Director, ARAI highlighted India’s roadmap for emission control with innovations like E20 and biofuel being explored for India’s green mobility mission. He added that the auto industry should come together to work towards innovations aligning with domestic requirements.
The facility is compliant to AIS 175 – WLTP and Global Technical Regulation (GTR) 19 with capability for ageing the canister by Gasoline fuel with Ethanol content up to 85% (E85) along with performing the Automatic Test Sequence as per:
- INDIA – AIS 137 Part 1,2, 3 and AIS 175
- UNECE GTR-19 (WLTP EVAP)
- ECE Regulation No. 83 Annex 7 (Type IV Test)
- Europe Directive 70/220/EEC, 715/2007/EC, 692/2008/EC, 1151/2017/EC, 1154/2017/EC, 168/2013/EC
- EPA CFR 40 Part 86.153-98
- EPA CFR 40 Part 1066 (referring to EPA Part 86)
- CARB CCR 13 Part 1976, LEV 1-3
- CHINA GB 18352.5-2013, Beijing 6 (Draft)
- JAPAN JASIC 11-3-49 Part 8f
Applications:
- Canister aging / stabilization as per AIS, ECE, CARB regulations as above
- Canister working capacity evaluation
- Standard canister conditioning
- Puff-Loss Simulation
- Leak check procedure
- Combined-System for flexible use of Butane/N2 or Fuel Vapor/N2 mixture with Real fuel aging (300 Cycles) followed by 5 cycles of Butane/N2 for BWC determination
- BWC validation
Additionally, as part of preparedness for AIS 175 WLTP, ARAI has enhanced its existing vehicle emission test facilities with upgradation of 4×4 Chassis Dynamometer and Test Automation Systems.
For more details, write to us at enquiry@araiindia.com.