After E20, Gadkari says 100% ethanol flex-fuel engines being developed
Indian Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the government is developing flex-fuel engines capable of running entirely on ethanol. This initiative aims to reduce India's dependence on imported petroleum while boosting income for local farmers.
Why it matters
Transitioning to alternative fuels is a critical component of India's strategy to improve energy security and reduce environmental pollution.
After introducing E20 petrol for cars, there is now focus on flex-fuel engines that will be able to operate entirely on ethanol or E100. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that ethanol has the potential to boost farmers' earnings while helping India cut its reliance on imported petroleum, as he pushed for greater use of alternative fuels and cleaner modes of public transport.Gadkari was speaking at an event after inaugurating Madhya Pradesh's new public bus service along with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav."Today, the farmer is not only our 'anna data' (food provider) but also our 'urja data' (energy provider)," Gadkari said.Gadkari said ethanol production had already helped farmers, pointing to the rise in maize prices from about Rs 1,200 per quintal to Rs 2,600 per quintal following the expansion of ethanol production."This is the meaning of swadeshi, self-reliance and independence," he said.Flex-Fuel enginesHe said flex-fuel engines that…
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