New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Centre has approved Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd's device that cuts nitrous oxide emissions for production-linked incentives, according to data published on the scheme's official portal.

The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and auto components, or PLI-Auto Scheme, aims to disburse incentives worth Rs.25,938 crore over five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Cummins' urea dosing and supply module, meant for diesel engines compliant with India's BS-VI emissions norms, received the nod for the financial support on 25 August, the portal showed.

The device is commonly used in heavy-duty trucks, a segment currently being targeted to cut road transport emissions. Although trucking makes up ...