Will your old car run on 100% ethanol? Learn the full truth about the central government's new rules!
The central government has approved E100 (100% ethanol) and E85 flex-fuel vehicles. A notification has been issued amending the Motor Vehicles Rules. The path has been cleared for vehicles running on 100 percent ethanol (E100) and E85 fuel in India. The central government on Monday issued a notification amending the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, officially allowing flex-fuel vehicles. This change will ease the manufacturing and market launch of vehicles specifically designed to run on high-density ethanol-blended fuel. Vehicles will run on E100 and E85 fuel The government has amended the Motor Vehicles Act to include E85 and E100 fuels in emission-related provisions. E85 contains up to 85 percent ethanol, and E100 contains 100 percent ethanol. Flex-fuel vehicles running on these fuels are designed with special technology. Some car manufacturers are also preparing to launch E100 fuel-powered models soon. Therefore, the change in regulations is seen as an important step towards promoting...