Bharat NCAP will change its crash test criteria, now safety rating will be decided like this.

The durability of vehicles sold in India was earlier tested by Global NCAP, but then Bharat NCAP (Bharat New Car Assessment Program) started giving safety ratings to cars in the country itself. Now it seems that BNCAP is preparing to bring version 2.0 soon, with the new version the durability of vehicles will be tested under new parameters.

The most important thing is that while giving safety rating to the car, there is a plan to evaluate the Advanced Driver Assistance System i.e. ADAS technology as well. ARAI Deputy Director and Head Technology Group and Head of Digital Twin Lab Ujjwala Karle has given this information during the ADAS show held recently in Bangalore.

When will BNCAP 2.0 start?

Bharat NCAP was launched two years ago to evaluate the safety ratings of cars made in India. BNCAP currently evaluates Indian vehicles mainly under three parameters which include adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assist technology (automatic braking and lane assistance). ADAS will also be included in the safety rating while giving safety ratings to vehicles and BNCAP 2.0 is expected to be implemented by 2027.

What is ADAS?

ADAS is one of the latest modern safety technologies incorporated in vehicles sold in India. Major car brands like Tata Motors and Mahindra are working with global manufacturers to provide this feature and this feature is being incorporated in vehicles.

Camera, sensor, and radar technology is used to help prevent road accidents. Most Indian cars equipped with this technology offer level-2 ADAS which includes safety features like blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking.