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...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India may soon let consumers choose ethanol-blended petrol based on their cars: ReportConsumers will soon have more choices at petrol pumps across India. New ethanol-blended petrol variants like E20, E22, E25, and E30 will be...
28 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
What India’s new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol useIndia has launched new fuel standards for petrol with higher ethanol content, including E22, E25, E27, and E30. This move supports the nati...
20 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
India may soon increase ethanol blending in petrol to 25%. Here’s what consumers should know25% ethanol-blended petrol: India is speeding up its shift to renewable energy. Higher ethanol blending in petrol is being considered. This...
10 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
There is no future for petrol and diesel vehicles, Nitin Gadkari saysIndia is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated there is no future for these fuels. Manufacturers must...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
TVS' ethanol-powered models ready, rollouts to be in phases, says Sudarshan Venu, CMD of TVS Motor CompanyIndia's E20 ethanol blending milestone has yielded significant foreign exchange savings and rural economic strengthening. TVS Motor's CMD, ...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
E20 petrol now the main fuel in India from April 1. What this big shift means, and can your car handle ethanol-blended fuel?India has mandated E20 petrol, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, across the nation from April 1, 2025. This initiative aims to reduce ...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
SC dismisses PIL seeking nationwide E20 petrol availability, ethanol labelingThe Supreme Court has dismissed a petition about ethanol-blended petrol. The petition requested non-ethanol fuel availability and ethanol c...
01 Sep, 2025, 08.42 PM IST
Supreme Court rejects plea against E20 petrol policy, no ethanol-free option allowedThe Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the Indian government's decision to roll out 20% Ethanol Blended Petrol. The plea alleged tha...
01 Sep, 2025, 01.04 PM IST
SC to hear on Sept 1 plea over sale of 20 percent ethanol blended petrolThe Supreme Court will hear a plea against the nationwide rollout of 20 percent Ethanol Blended Petrol. The petition alleges motorists are ...
31 Aug, 2025, 11.10 AM IST
Ethanol blending: Environmental win or engine risk? Govt clears the air on E20 petrolThe Petroleum Ministry addresses concerns about E20 petrol. It clarifies that claims of significant mileage drop and engine damage are inco...
05 Aug, 2025, 01.01 PM IST
Govt says 20% ethanol blended petrol doesn't have any negative impact on older vehiclesThe government assures that E20 petrol poses no significant harm to older vehicles, dismissing concerns as unfounded. Studies indicate no m...
04 Aug, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
India to get its first flex-fuel car by Toyota tomorrowHowever, neither carmaker Toyota nor the minister has reveled the new flex-fuel car model name, but several reports suggest that the Japane...
27 Sep, 2022, 02.42 PM IST
- Soon, new emission norms for vehicles in India
In its move to push higher use of alternative fuels, India will soon notify the emission standards for vehicles that can ply on 85-95% etha...
25 Jan, 2015, 04.06 AM IST