E100 cars get regulatory green light today ahead of planned launches
The Indian government has updated motor vehicle rules to permit the use of flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on 100% ethanol. This regulatory change supports upcoming vehicle launches designed to reduce fossil fuel dependence and lower carbon emissions.
Why it matters
This shift represents a significant step in India's energy transition strategy to reduce crude oil imports and lower tailpipe emissions.
NEW DELHI: Government on Monday notified a change in Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles that can run on upto 100% ethanol blended petrol. This comes barely months before some of the car manufacturers are set to launch their E100 models.An official said the amendments update the emission provisions by including E100 alongside E85. Officials said E85 and E100 are "intended only for vehicles specially designed and certified to use it and will not be applicable for other vehicles. Vehicles that use E20 or normal fuel can't use E85 or E100 fuel.
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