Auto firms assure all cars made since 2023 can run safely on E20 fuel

Automakers including M&M, Tata Motors and Hyundai confirm vehicles made since 2023 are safe on E20 fuel, countering fears as Gadkari calls social media criticism politically driven

A day after Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that a social media campaign against E20 fuel was “paid for” and “politically motivated” targeting him, vehicle manufacturers assured that all cars made since 2023 can safely run on E20 fuel.

 

In fact, some companies are issuing advisories to their customers in this regard.

 

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, chief executive officer of Mahindra & Mahindra’s automotive division, said they are drafting an advisory to all their customers and dealers saying that all M&M vehicles are safe to drive with E20 or E10 blended fuel. 

 

The company on Thursday issued an advisory