Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...
Ready to flex ethanol muscle, E100 gets road map to cut oil importsIndia is set to boost E100 flex fuel availability with 5,000 dispensing stations planned within two years. This initiative aims to signific...
India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
E100? Govt wants to go beyond E20 amid concerns over impact of ethanol on older vehiclesIndia's aggressive ethanol blending program, aimed at reducing crude oil imports, is raising concerns for vehicle owners. Vehicles designed...
India seeks to cool war’s oil burn with flex-fuel shiftIndia is gearing up to fast-track the integration of flex-fuel vehicles into its automotive landscape. These innovative cars are capable of...
India weighs faster rollout of flexible-fuel vehicles as ecosystem gaps, mileage concerns persistIndia is on a mission to promote flexible-fuel vehicles as a means to enhance energy independence and minimize pollution. With the technolo...
What counts as a zero-emission vehicle?A Niti Aayog report proposes classifying flex-fuel and compressed biogas vehicles as zero emission. This has sparked a debate among carmake...
Automakers split over zero emission vehicles classificationIndian carmakers are split on a Niti Aayog report. Some support classifying flex-fuel and compressed biogas vehicles as zero-emission. Othe...
Ethanol glut hits India: Excess capacity clouds Rs 50,000 crore green fuel industryIndia's green energy dream is facing a challenge. The country has built massive ethanol production capacity, but demand for blending with p...
Electric ain't the only silver bulletIndia's clean mobility push needs strategic breadth beyond just electric vehicles. Relying solely on EVs creates new dependencies and ignor...
Ethanol industry urges govt for roadmap beyond E-20 blending, tax cuts on flex-fuel vehiclesIndia's sugar and biofuel industries are calling for a national ethanol mobility roadmap beyond the E-20 target. They want tax reductions o...
Suzuki to launch flex-fuel cars in India in FY26, boost biogas ties with dairy cooperativesSuzuki Motor Corporation is prioritizing India in its global technology strategy, planning to launch flex-fuel vehicles this fiscal year. T...
Heavy industries ministry weighs reduction of GST on flex fuel vehiclesThe Ministry of Heavy Industries is considering requests to reduce the GST on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) from the current 28 percent. Co...
Automobile industry seeks 5% GST for 2-wheelers running on flex fuel, official saysThe automobile industry in India has requested a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on two-wheelers running on flex fuel, similar to electric-...
Government will mandate 'flex-fuel' vehicles in the next 3-4 months, says Nitin GadkariSuch a move will be cost-effective for consumers, who are hassled by the high petrol prices, the minister said, pointing out that a litre o...
Focus on rollout of flex-fuel vehicles in a year: Gadkari to auto makers"Met a delegation of CEOs of SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) in New Delhi today. Emphasised on the need for a quick roll-...
Govt may issue guidelines for 'flex-fuel' vehicles by OctoberNew guidelines for use of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) using flex engines is expected to be issued by the third quarter of current year (F...