Latest Updates on Ethanol E20

Brazil leads in flex-fuel vehicles, but India needs a broader fuel strategy

When it comes to using ethanol blends to power vehicles, Brazil is a world-beater. But India needs a more diversified fuel strategy

ICICI Lombard says E-20 fuel use won't affect motor insurance claims

The insurer clarified that the use of E20 fuel does not affect the validity of motor insurance policies and will not be treated as negligence while assessing claims

New ethanol fuel push: Can your car use E22, E25 or E30? | Ethanol blending | Excise duty

The Ministry of Finance exempted petrol containing 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent and 30 per cent ethanol from central excise duty. The move covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel variants.

Nitin Gadkari approves 100% ethanol fuel use to reduce fossil fuel imports

According to the minister, ethanol has the potential to emerge as a viable alternative to petrol, helping India reduce its massive fuel import bill

Ethanol Gambit: E85 push must be matched by a long-term transport strategy

Every increase in ethanol content requires engineering changes, recalibrating engines, testing, certification, and modifications to components exposed to fuel

Centre exempts higher ethanol petrol from excise, rollout subject to tests

The government has extended excise-duty exemption to petrol blended with 22-30 per cent ethanol but said adoption of higher blends will follow extensive testing and stakeholder consultations

Government exempts higher ethanol-blended petrol from excise duty

The government has granted excise duty exemption on petrol containing 22-30 per cent ethanol, supporting cleaner fuel adoption and the next phase of India's ethanol blending programme

E85 fuel is here: Why most Indians can’t use it yet | Ethanol | flex-fuel vehicle

ndia has launched E85 fuel in Delhi at ₹82.12/litre, around ₹20 cheaper than petrol. But there's a catch — most vehicles on Indian roads can't use it. What is E85, which vehicles are compatible, will

E25 shift should come before flex-fuel move: PMO advisor Tarun Kapoor

PM's adviser says ethanol blending should rise to E25 before India transitions to flex-fuel vehicles and E100, while electric mobility remains central to energy security

Govt to launch E85 fuel with 85% ethanol, challenge oil dependence

The new fuel enters the market amid lingering concerns over the impact of ethanol blends on mileage and engine durability

India's first E100 vehicle to debut on June 5: Cheaper rides, new questions

India's first E100 vehicle may arrive on June 5, but the larger test for the country's ethanol ambitions will begin after it leaves the showroom

Govt examining incentives to accelerate flex-fuel vehicle adoption: Puri

Puri asserted that the Flex Fuel Vehicles offer India a practical solution to reduce crude oil imports, strengthen the rural economy through ethanol demand, and advance low-carbon mobility

India notifies standards for petrol blends with up to 30% ethanol

The move comes as the government prepares for the next phase of its ethanol-blending programme beyond E20, after advancing the target of 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26

BEE may rewrite draft CAFE-3 rules to shift base fuel from E20 to E25

Bureau of Energy Efficiency is considering revising fuel-efficiency norms using E25 as the base fuel amid efforts to cut crude oil imports and boost ethanol blending

How govt's E85, E100 push tests India's ethanol supply and storage limits

India is preparing the ground for E85 and E100 fuels, but moving beyond E20 will depend on whether the country can produce enough ethanol, store it safely, and distribute it efficiently at scale

Centre proposes E85, E100 in petrol: What it means for consumers and automakers | Ethanol fuel

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to widen emission testing standards for flex-fuel vehicles that can run on 100 per cent ethanol (E100), in a bid to boost production of such vehicles.

Centre proposes E100 testing framework to accelerate flex fuel vehicles

The Centre has proposed draft norms to include E100 in emission testing, aiming to accelerate flex fuel vehicle adoption and boost ethanol demand amid energy supply concerns

Big Fuel Shift: Govt eyes E85 fuel rollout | Is India ready? | Ethanol blending | E20 fuel

Reports suggest that the government is likely to soon notify draft rules for the rollout of E85 fuel—petrol blended with 85 per cent ethanol. If confirmed, the move would signal a push towards higher

ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms

CAFE norms, overseen by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), require carmakers to keep the average carbon emissions of their fleet within a prescribed limit per year

Brazil's dual-fuel ethanol fleet stabilises gasoline prices amid Iran war

As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, Brazil is partially shielded by a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly. Tens of millions of drivers here can choose between filling their tank with 100 per cent sugarcane-based ethanol or a gasoline blend that contains 30 per cent of biofuel. Brazil's massive dual-fuel fleet - consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline - is unique in its scale. The program, launched in 1975 during the country's military dictatorship, has successfully evolved in democratic times to reduce dependency on foreign oil. Today, as the latest conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, nations like India and Mexico are looking at the Brazilian model as a blueprint for energy security. While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5 per cent in March - compared to 30 per cent in the United States. Analys