'Had engine problem': Vlogger Sourav Joshi backtracks on E20 petrol mileage claim
YouTuber Sourav Joshi retracted his claims that E20 petrol caused his Mercedes-Benz SUV to lose fuel efficiency after the company clarified that its vehicles are compatible with the fuel. Joshi admitted the issue was actually a mechanical engine problem and apologized for the misinformation.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the impact of influencer misinformation on consumer perception of new fuel standards and the importance of corporate fact-checking in the digital age.
DEHRADUN: Popular YouTuber Sourav Joshi has issued a clarification after previously claiming in a vlog that his Mercedes-Benz SUV's mileage dropped sharply after he switched to E20 petrol.In a new vlog, Joshi said the reduced fuel efficiency was actually caused by an engine issue, revising his earlier claim that had linked the problem to E20 fuel.The clarification came after Mercedes-Benz India stated that all its BS VI petrol vehicles are fully compatible with E20 fuel and said the fuel does not cause the performance issues alleged in the vlog.The controversy began with a vlog uploaded on July 12 titled “Race With Brothers, Kon Jeetega?” , in which Sourav Joshi complained that his SUV’s fuel efficiency and performance had deteriorated after using E20 petrol.Showing the instrument cluster of his vehicle, Joshi claimed the SUV’s mileage had fallen from around 17kmpl to 9kmpl.
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