India proposes CAFE-III norms to tighten fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehiclesNew fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms wil...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off India's first hydrogen train on FridayPrime Minister will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. He will also launch development projects worth around Rs 14,70...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Flex-fuel vehicles better fit for India than E25 rollout: AIDAA national debate has been raging over the impact of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) on the engines and fuel efficiency of vehicles not de...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Tata Motors flags concerns on CAFE II credit proposalTata Motors has raised concerns regarding the government's proposed direct credit sales by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The automaker b...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Tata Motors PV flags concern over proposed direct credit buys from BEE in CAFE II shiftsTata Motors has voiced concerns regarding a government proposal on CAFE II compliance credits. The company believes allowing direct credit ...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Ethanol small share of son's business, mileage loss due to blending is minor, Nitin Gadkari saysMinister Nitin Gadkari defended the ethanol blending programme against criticism. He stated his family's business involvement is minimal an...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
IOC, BPCL, HPCL step up fuel quality checks amid social media concernsIndian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have intensified fuel quality inspections nationwide. These companies conducted thous...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
E20 causes no engine damage, no major mileage loss: IIT KanpurIIT Kanpur researchers report no significant fuel efficiency drop with E20 petrol. Their studies found no evidence of engine damage from th...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrolMercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular YouTuber's claims abo...
13 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Delhi isn't flexing yet as India's ethanol dream gets an early reality checkOnly four flex-fuel passenger vehicles have been registered in Delhi since the technology entered the market last month, highlighting a slo...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Govt's ethanol policy backed by 4 years of research, engine damage fears are myths: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers AssociationEthanol blending in petrol does not damage vehicle engines, according to GEMA President Chandra Kumar Jain. He stated that government polic...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Which countries use E20 or higher ethanol blends? A global guideCountries using E20 fuel: India has achieved its nationwide E20 ethanol blending target ahead of schedule. This transition significantly re...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
E10 vs E20 Petrol Explained: Is India's ethanol-blended fuel safe for your vehicle?E10 vs E20 petrol difference explained: As India embraces E20 petrol, many car owners are apprehensive about the potential impact on their ...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
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...
07 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Auto companies may soon get to trade BEE credits for easier fuel-efficiency complianceThe power ministry has introduced a new credit trading system aimed at Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards. Under this initiative, ...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
No single road to clean mobilityIndia stands at a pivotal moment in its mobility sector, where reducing oil dependency is critical due to global energy challenges. Ethanol...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST