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E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

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E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

Addressing concerns over older vehicles, the Ministry said E20 underwent extensive testing covering engine durability, fuel systems, material compatibility, corrosion resistance, drivability and emissions before its nationwide rollout. File | Photo Credit: PTI While admitting that E20 blended fuel could result in a 3-5% reduction in the fuel economy of “some vehicles”, the government has…

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Govt. says ethanol blending backed by extensive trials and best practices as concerns linger despite clarifications

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Govt. says ethanol blending backed by extensive trials and best practices as concerns linger despite clarifications

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri fills E85 fuel in a car during the during the launch of E85 fuel (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol) at an Indian Oil fuel station. File | Photo Credit: ANI Amid raging concerns about petrol blended with ethanol corroding engine parts and…

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Higher ethanol blended petrol between 22-30% exempted from central excise duty

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Higher ethanol blended petrol between 22-30% exempted from central excise duty

A worker poses for a picture with an E85 fuel dispenser machine during the launch of E85 fuel (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol) at a petrol bunk. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: ANI With a potential eye to popularise the uptake of biofuels in the country, the government…

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