NamasteNewIndia Currently, the ethanol blending in Indian petrol stands at 10%. The government aims to increase this to 20% by 2025.
Further the plan is to have put 100% ethanol-run vehicles:
Toyota: Setting up a plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra to produce flex-fuel cars; Investment: $2.4 billion USD; Timeline: By 2025.
Tata Motors: Developing 100% ethanol or flex engine cars; Timeline: By 2025.
Suzuki: Developing 100% ethanol or flex engine cars; Timeline: By 2025.
Bajaj: Producing flex-engine bikes and scooters; Timeline: By 2025.
TVS: Producing flex-engine bikes and scooters; Timeline: By 2025.
Hero MotoCorp: Producing flex-engine bikes and scooters; Timeline: By 2025.
Mahindra & Mahindra: Initiating pilot projects in Pune to produce flex fuel-based engines for two-wheelers; Timeline: By 2025.
Hyundai: Developing 100% ethanol or flex engine cars; Timeline: By 2025.
Ethanol-Run Vehicles**: Indian auto companies are gearing up to produce 100% ethanol-run cars and two-wheelers. These vehicles are expected to be available by 2025.
Major Players: Companies like Toyota, Tata, Suzuki, Bajaj, TVS, and Hero are involved in this initiative.
Environmental Impact: These vehicles will comply with Euro 6 emission norms, offering net zero emissions.
Economic Benefits: The shift to ethanol is expected to reduce pollution, save costs, and benefit farmers by increasing the demand for ethanol.
Investment: Toyota is setting up a plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, with an investment of approximately $2.4 billion USD to produce these vehicles.
*Fuel Stations Adaptation*:
Infrastructure Upgrade: Fuel stations will need to upgrade their infrastructure to handle ethanol. This includes installing new storage tanks and pumps specifically designed for ethanol.
Training: Staff at fuel stations will require training to manage and dispense ethanol safely.
Distribution Network: A robust distribution network will be established to ensure a steady supply of ethanol to fuel stations across the country.
Source / shared link: https://m.economictimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/indian-auto-companies-will-soon-produce-100-pc-ethanol-run-cars-and-2-wheelers-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/112297060.cms
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