Mileage drop due to E20? 2-6%, says 1 minister, 3-5%, says another
Indian government ministries have provided conflicting estimates regarding the fuel efficiency drop in older vehicles when using E20 ethanol-blended petrol. While the road transport ministry suggests a 2-6% reduction, the petroleum ministry estimates a 3-5% decrease.
Why it matters
Discrepancies in official data regarding fuel efficiency can impact consumer trust and the adoption rate of government-mandated green fuel initiatives.
NEW DELHI: How much is the estimated drop in fuel efficiency when E20 fuel is used in non-E20-compliant vehicles? While govt rejected claims on social media of substantial loss in mileage due to E20 petrol, transport and petroleum ministries have given slightly different figures.Road transport ministry, citing a study by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Indian Oil Corporation, informed Lok Sabha on Thursday that fuel efficiency of BS-III, BS-IV and BS-VI vehicles designed for E10 petrol “may be reduced…
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