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Backlash on ethanol-blend fuel intensifies in India, puts carmakers in the dockIndia's mandatory E20 fuel policy faces public backlash and political opposition. Car owners report reduced mileage and potential vehicle d...
Insects in your fuel tank? ISMA responds to claims of E20-led car damage & sugarcane mixing claimsE20 petrol is safe and scientifically validated, ISMA said, dismissing claims that it damages vehicles, attracts insects, voids insurance o...
'Send the complaint to the dealer and me': Nitin Gadkari throws down E20 challengeUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari challenged critics to name any car facing issues with E20 petrol. He stated that India's fossil fuel dependenc...
Will India adopt E25 fuel soon? Hardeep Singh Puri says E20 is safe, explains the next moveUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed reports of E20 fuel issues as misrepresentation. He stated that automobile manufacturers and co...
'Will companies compensate if E-20 fuel damages older vehicles?': Arvind Kejriwal asks auto firmsArvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers regarding E-20 fuel concerns. He questioned companies about compensation for mileage d...
Mercedes India urges phased shift to higher ethanol blendsMercedes-Benz requests a gradual shift to higher ethanol fuel blends. Automakers need sufficient time to adapt their vehicles for these cha...
AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumpsAam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option of choosing betwee...
E20 petrol may affect turbocharged engines, damage rubber fuel-system parts in E10 vehicles; no issues found in two-wheelers: ARAI reportIndia has completed its nationwide E20 petrol rollout, which raises concerns for older vehicles. ARAI tests showed mixed results for four-w...
E20 shift must not leave drivers behindThe government's rollout of E20 petrol, while extensively consulted, lacked clear communication to vehicle buyers, fueling misinformation. ...
Govt denies reports of Bhutan rejecting India's E20 fuelIndia's Petroleum Ministry has debunked claims that Bhutan rejected E20 petrol imports, stating no such offer was ever made. The ministry e...
E20 rollout fuels demand for premium petrol amid mileage, engine concernsAs E20 becomes the default fuel across India, more and more motorists are opting for higher-octane petrol amid concerns that E20 could hurt...
Contaminated fuel, not E20, responsible for vehicle issue: Toyota Kirloskar MotorToyota Kirloskar Motor has clarified that a recent viral video showing issues with a Toyota Hycross was not due to E20 fuel. The company st...
E20 scientifically tested, safe for older vehicles: Industry expertsIndustry experts have reassured the public about the safety and efficacy of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. They emphasized that the fuel has u...
Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL ChairmanIndia's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions ...
Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remarkIndia's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel e...
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
E20 mixing in trial phase, Centre tells SC; court orders status quo on ethanol quotaThe Supreme Court has halted the Karnataka High Court's order to increase ethanol allocations for the 2025-26 supply year, urging state-run...
E25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next yearIndia is embarking on testing E25 petrol, which contains 25% ethanol, to evaluate its capabilities in vehicles. This initiative seeks to bo...
'May affect your warranty': Ford India allegedly warns ethanol petrol can damage engines and reduce mileageFord India customer care has warned that using fuel with a higher ethanol blend, such as E20, may damage the engine or emission system and ...