Govt Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Permit Pure Ethanol Flex-Fuel Vehicles
The changes let certified vehicles run on nearly pure ethanol as the government expands higher-blend fuel options and raises the light-vehicle weight cap to 3,500 kg.
- On Monday, The Road Transport Ministry notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles to run on E100, nearly pure ethanol. This marks India's first regulatory approval for such high-concentration fuel blends.
- India is promoting ethanol-blended petrol to reduce dependence on imported crude oil, a major contributor to the country's current account deficit. This shift supports broader energy security objectives.
- The Ministry clarified that fuel beyond E20 is intended only for certified vehicles, preventing incompatible cars from using higher blends. Officials also raised the vehicle weight limit to 3,500 kg from 3,000 kg for light petrol and diesel vehicles.
- Maruti Suzuki India launched the Wagon R Flex Fuel earlier this year, while Toyota Motor Corporation, Tata Motors, and Hyundai Motor Company are developing flex-fuel models for the Indian market. Industry momentum accelerates behind the new standard.
- Amid the West Asia conflict, flex-fuel vehicles have gained increased importance for India's energy security. The regulatory expansion also facilitates future use of B100 biodiesel and hydrogen-CNG combinations, diversifying the country's fuel options.
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Govt amends rules to allow ethanol 100 flex-fuel vehicles
The Road Transport Ministry has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to permit flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on up to E100 (nearly pure ethanol). This move supports India's strategy to reduce crude oil import dependence and promotes alternative fuels, with major automakers already developing compatible vehicles.
Government amends motor vehicle rules to permit pure ethanol flex-fuel vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has changed certain vehicle classification thresholds, fuel specifications, and technical references used in emission-related tables and testing provisions
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