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Ethanol Blended Petrol does not damage your 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler engine. More than 20 crore petrol driven two wheelers & more than 30 lakh petrol driven 4 wheelers which are on road since last 3 years are already using Ethanol Blended Petrol, as blending has been 20%,...

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Ethanol-Blended Petrol is in the interest of the Indian middle class! Ethanol-Blended Petrol improves vehicle acceleration! Ethanol-Blended Petrol has helped Indian farmers earn over ₹1.90 lakh crore! More than 20 crore two-wheelers and over 20 lakh four-wheelers are already running on Ethanol-Blended Petrol. Those who do not want to reduce India’s oil import bill are opposing Ethanol-Blended Petrol!
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Ethanol-Blended Petrol is in the interest of the Indian middle class! Ethanol-Blended Petrol improves vehicle acceleration! Ethanol-Blended Petrol has helped Indian farmers earn over ₹1.90 lakh crore! More than 20 crore two-wheelers and over 20 lakh four-wheelers are already running on Ethanol-Blended Petrol. Those who do not want to reduce India’s oil import bill are opposing Ethanol-Blended Petrol!

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Exposing the fake news that the ARAI report did not recommend E20 blended ethanol! • Every petrol car and two-wheeler on the road over the last 3 years has already used 15%, 19%, and 20% ethanol-blended petrol. • In the last 3 years, 20 crore two-wheelers have already run on ethanol-blended petrol! • Those who are against farmers, the middle class, and the Indian economy are opposing ethanol-blended petrol! • The acceleration of cars improves, the driving experience is better, and carbon emissions are lower. Only the Chinese lobby will benefit if India does not go ahead with the Ethanol Blended Petrol Mission…
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Exposing the fake news that the ARAI report did not recommend E20 blended ethanol! • Every petrol car and two-wheeler on the road over the last 3 years has already used 15%, 19%, and 20% ethanol-blended petrol. • In the last 3 years, 20 crore two-wheelers have already run on ethanol-blended petrol! • Those who are against farmers, the middle class, and the Indian economy are opposing ethanol-blended petrol! • The acceleration of cars improves, the driving experience is better, and carbon emissions are lower. Only the Chinese lobby will benefit if India does not go ahead with the Ethanol Blended Petrol Mission…

Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳

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Ethanol Blended Petrol Cars Do Not Require More Maintenance. Every Ethanol Blended Car is covered under insurance. Ethanol Blended Petrol is in interest of Indian farmers; Indian ecomomy and Indian Middle Class. Avg yearly cars on Ethanol Blend since 3 years:20 crore 2 wheeler; 20 lakh 4 wheeler.
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Ethanol Blended Petrol Cars Do Not Require More Maintenance. Every Ethanol Blended Car is covered under insurance. Ethanol Blended Petrol is in interest of Indian farmers; Indian ecomomy and Indian Middle Class. Avg yearly cars on Ethanol Blend since 3 years:20 crore 2 wheeler; 20 lakh 4 wheeler.

Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳

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E20 petrol should be assessed through facts, not assumptions. It contains around 6.8% less energy per litre than pure petrol, while the real-world mileage difference is generally lower. Ethanol’s higher octane rating improves knock resistance and supports efficient combustion. For vehicles designed or calibrated for E20, the fuel is safe and compatible. It also supports lower emissions and reduces India’s dependence on imported crude oil. Ethanol-blended petrol has already been used across India for years. The focus should remain on vehicle compatibility, informed consumer awareness and evidence-based discussion.
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E20 petrol should be assessed through facts, not assumptions. It contains around 6.8% less energy per litre than pure petrol, while the real-world mileage difference is generally lower. Ethanol’s higher octane rating improves knock resistance and supports efficient combustion. For vehicles designed or calibrated for E20, the fuel is safe and compatible. It also supports lower emissions and reduces India’s dependence on imported crude oil. Ethanol-blended petrol has already been used across India for years. The focus should remain on vehicle compatibility, informed consumer awareness and evidence-based discussion.

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#WATCH | Delhi: On India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, Country Head for Toyota Vikram Gulati says, "In today's press conference, representatives from vehicle manufacturing companies, oil marketing companies, and testing agencies reassured the successful nationwide implementation of the E20 program, which blends 20% ethanol with petrol, effective from April 1, 2025. The conference highlighted the benefits of the program, including increased farmer income, decarbonization, and enhanced self-reliance. It also addressed future benefits and clarified that the ethanol program has been in progress for 21 years. Recent testing by a national expert agency, ARAI, in 2021, following an earlier test in 2016, confirmed that E20 has minimal impact on older two-wheelers and four-wheelers, with only a 2-4% decrease in fuel efficiency." (30.08)
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#WATCH | Delhi: On India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, Country Head for Toyota Vikram Gulati says, "In today's press conference, representatives from vehicle manufacturing companies, oil marketing companies, and testing agencies reassured the successful nationwide implementation of the E20 program, which blends 20% ethanol with petrol, effective from April 1, 2025. The conference highlighted the benefits of the program, including increased farmer income, decarbonization, and enhanced self-reliance. It also addressed future benefits and clarified that the ethanol program has been in progress for 21 years. Recent testing by a national expert agency, ARAI, in 2021, following an earlier test in 2016, confirmed that E20 has minimal impact on older two-wheelers and four-wheelers, with only a 2-4% decrease in fuel efficiency." (30.08)

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'If Ethanol Costs More Than Petrol...': Tehseen Poonawalla Targets Modi Govt Over E20 Policy Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla has criticised the Modi government over its ethanol blending policy, citing a written reply by the Union Government in Parliament. He claimed the reply confirms that ethanol costs more per litre than petrol, questioning why costlier ethanol is being blended with petrol if the stated objective is to reduce costs. Poonawalla also alleged that sugarcane farmers receive limited financial benefit, while ethanol distilleries are the primary beneficiaries of the policy. He further questioned the government's claim that ethanol blending helps conserve foreign exchange, alleging that India imports industrial ethanol from the United States despite having domestic production capacity. Describing the policy as an "ethanol scam", he demanded answers on who benefits from the current ethanol blending system. #tehseenpoonawalla #ethanol #petrolprice #modigovernment #fuelprices #parliament #sugarcane Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳
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'If Ethanol Costs More Than Petrol...': Tehseen Poonawalla Targets Modi Govt Over E20 Policy Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla has criticised the Modi government over its ethanol blending policy, citing a written reply by the Union Government in Parliament. He claimed the reply confirms that ethanol costs more per litre than petrol, questioning why costlier ethanol is being blended with petrol if the stated objective is to reduce costs. Poonawalla also alleged that sugarcane farmers receive limited financial benefit, while ethanol distilleries are the primary beneficiaries of the policy. He further questioned the government's claim that ethanol blending helps conserve foreign exchange, alleging that India imports industrial ethanol from the United States despite having domestic production capacity. Describing the policy as an "ethanol scam", he demanded answers on who benefits from the current ethanol blending system. #tehseenpoonawalla #ethanol #petrolprice #modigovernment #fuelprices #parliament #sugarcane Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳

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#WATCH | The Petroleum Dealers Association has urged the Centre to reconsider the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol), claiming the fuel is causing operational and customer-related challenges at fuel stations. Association President Sasanka Sekhar Sahu said many vehicles on Indian roads, including several BS6 models, were not originally designed for a 20% ethanol blend. He alleged that the fuel has led to complaints of clogged carburettors and other mechanical issues, with frustrated customers often confronting petrol pump owners despite dealers having no role in fuel policy. The Centre has been pushing the adoption of E20 fuel as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower emissions and boost ethanol production. However, dealers have now called for a review of the policy, arguing that vehicle compatibility concerns need to be addressed. #E20 #Petrol #Fuel #Ethanol #Automobile #BS6 #India #BreakingNews #Moneycontrol
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#WATCH | The Petroleum Dealers Association has urged the Centre to reconsider the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol), claiming the fuel is causing operational and customer-related challenges at fuel stations. Association President Sasanka Sekhar Sahu said many vehicles on Indian roads, including several BS6 models, were not originally designed for a 20% ethanol blend. He alleged that the fuel has led to complaints of clogged carburettors and other mechanical issues, with frustrated customers often confronting petrol pump owners despite dealers having no role in fuel policy. The Centre has been pushing the adoption of E20 fuel as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower emissions and boost ethanol production. However, dealers have now called for a review of the policy, arguing that vehicle compatibility concerns need to be addressed. #E20 #Petrol #Fuel #Ethanol #Automobile #BS6 #India #BreakingNews #Moneycontrol

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#WATCH | Delhi | Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri says, "...There are 20 crore two-wheelers on the road and 20 lakh four-wheelers using this fuel. The automobile manufacturers, as well as the people who service these vehicles, all say there is no difficulty. Why this sudden interest? We have been using E15 (blend of 15% ethanol and 80% petrol) for the last three and a half years. We have been on E20 (blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol) since April of last year. From April 2025 to April 2026, it has already been one year, and we are now another five months beyond that. If someone is suggesting E25 (blend of 25% ethanol and 80% petrol), we have made it clear that we are conducting tests. Those tests will take time. Once the reports are available, we will evaluate them. Then we will discuss the findings with the stakeholders and the automobile manufacturers. After all, I neither manufacture the cars nor the fuel. The car manufacturers are comfortable with E20. Each one of them has made a statement to that effect. Consumers also appreciate the product. We have only begun the rollout of E85 (blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol), and that rollout will take some time because new petrol pumps and related infrastructure need to be put in place..."
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#WATCH | Delhi | Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri says, "...There are 20 crore two-wheelers on the road and 20 lakh four-wheelers using this fuel. The automobile manufacturers, as well as the people who service these vehicles, all say there is no difficulty. Why this sudden interest? We have been using E15 (blend of 15% ethanol and 80% petrol) for the last three and a half years. We have been on E20 (blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol) since April of last year. From April 2025 to April 2026, it has already been one year, and we are now another five months beyond that. If someone is suggesting E25 (blend of 25% ethanol and 80% petrol), we have made it clear that we are conducting tests. Those tests will take time. Once the reports are available, we will evaluate them. Then we will discuss the findings with the stakeholders and the automobile manufacturers. After all, I neither manufacture the cars nor the fuel. The car manufacturers are comfortable with E20. Each one of them has made a statement to that effect. Consumers also appreciate the product. We have only begun the rollout of E85 (blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol), and that rollout will take some time because new petrol pumps and related infrastructure need to be put in place..."

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IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE (VIDEO) Media is Free to use this video as TEAM BHARAT's PRESS RELEASE! * The Raipur Consumer Court has held that E-20 blended fuel was responsible for the damage to a Vehicle Manufactured in 2023. *This has been the position of TEAM BHARAT, that over 80% of vehicles on Indian roads today are pre 2023 & E10-compatible hence E10 blended petrol must be available. TEAM BHARAT therefore demands data be put out : in the past one year since the introduction of mandatory E20 blended Petrol: 1) how many vehicles have faced issues: due to adulterated fuel, or how many fuel pumps, injectors, gaskets, engines have been repaired by vehicle companies? 2) Make E10 Petrol available for E10 compliant vehicles. We also have a solution regarding saving our foreign reserves & currency: If E10 blended petrol is made available, the Ethanol INDIA saves, can be used in industry, thus saving foreign reserves on importing Industrial Ethanol from USA. Tehseen Poonawalla TEAM BHARAT. (Please use ) Dinesh Rattan Dhillon Nidhhi Sharma Nachiket Deshpande Vishal Singh Jain Ishaan Bharadwaj
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IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE (VIDEO) Media is Free to use this video as TEAM BHARAT's PRESS RELEASE! * The Raipur Consumer Court has held that E-20 blended fuel was responsible for the damage to a Vehicle Manufactured in 2023. *This has been the position of TEAM BHARAT, that over 80% of vehicles on Indian roads today are pre 2023 & E10-compatible hence E10 blended petrol must be available. TEAM BHARAT therefore demands data be put out : in the past one year since the introduction of mandatory E20 blended Petrol: 1) how many vehicles have faced issues: due to adulterated fuel, or how many fuel pumps, injectors, gaskets, engines have been repaired by vehicle companies? 2) Make E10 Petrol available for E10 compliant vehicles. We also have a solution regarding saving our foreign reserves & currency: If E10 blended petrol is made available, the Ethanol INDIA saves, can be used in industry, thus saving foreign reserves on importing Industrial Ethanol from USA. Tehseen Poonawalla TEAM BHARAT. (Please use ) Dinesh Rattan Dhillon Nidhhi Sharma Nachiket Deshpande Vishal Singh Jain Ishaan Bharadwaj

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Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.
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Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.

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India is increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 30%. But what exactly does that mean for your car, fuel bills, and the environment? In this video, we break down what ethanol blending actually is, why governments across the world promote it, and how India’s E30 push could affect everyday drivers. While higher ethanol blends may help reduce oil imports, support farmers, and lower certain emissions, they could also lead to lower mileage, more frequent refuelling, and potential compatibility issues for older vehicles. The video also looks at the environmental concerns around large-scale ethanol production, including water usage and pressure on agricultural land. Note: In its May 15 notice, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established standards for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel blends. However, the Government of India has not yet announced a nationwide commercial rollout timeline or mandated E30 petrol at retail fuel stations. Keep watching DeKoder for more such explainers. #EthanolBlending #E30 #Petrol #India #FuelPrices #Cars #Climate #Biofuel #Explained #DeKoder
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India is increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 30%. But what exactly does that mean for your car, fuel bills, and the environment? In this video, we break down what ethanol blending actually is, why governments across the world promote it, and how India’s E30 push could affect everyday drivers. While higher ethanol blends may help reduce oil imports, support farmers, and lower certain emissions, they could also lead to lower mileage, more frequent refuelling, and potential compatibility issues for older vehicles. The video also looks at the environmental concerns around large-scale ethanol production, including water usage and pressure on agricultural land. Note: In its May 15 notice, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established standards for E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel blends. However, the Government of India has not yet announced a nationwide commercial rollout timeline or mandated E30 petrol at retail fuel stations. Keep watching DeKoder for more such explainers. #EthanolBlending #E30 #Petrol #India #FuelPrices #Cars #Climate #Biofuel #Explained #DeKoder

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India's mobility revolution has entered a new chapter. 🇮🇳 Today, along with Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, we witnessed the launch of Hero MotoCorp's Splendor+ and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles, capable of running on ethanol blends from E20 to E85. This is far more than the launch of a new vehicle. It is the convergence of India's energy security mission, our commitment to clean mobility, and our resolve to build an #AatmaNirbharBharat. Over 300 million two-wheelers ply on Indian roads today. Imagine the impact when even a fraction of them begin running on fuel produced from Indian farms rather than imported crude oil. A decade ago, ethanol blending in India stood at just 1.5%. Today, India has achieved 20% ethanol blending, one of the fastest energy transitions anywhere in the world. The benefits are immense. ✅ Reduced dependence on imported oil ✅ Lower foreign exchange outgo ✅ Cleaner transportation ✅ Additional income opportunities for our farmers Every litre of ethanol blended into fuel reduces India's import burden and strengthens our energy independence. Our farmers are no longer only Annadatas. They are increasingly becoming Urjadatas, contributing directly to India's energy future. The scale of this opportunity is extraordinary. Even if flex-fuel vehicles account for just 1% of annual petrol vehicle sales, they can generate demand for nearly 4 crore litres of ethanol every year, resulting in payments of around ₹266 crore to distilleries, savings of approximately ₹195 crore in foreign exchange, and direct economic benefits of nearly ₹160 crore flowing to our farmers. Having witnessed Brazil's successful flex-fuel journey firsthand, I have seen how transformative this technology can be for an entire nation. Today, India begins writing its own success story. A future where Indian vehicles are powered by Indian innovation, Indian farmers, and Indian energy. The road ahead is cleaner. The road ahead is greener. The road ahead is more self-reliant. And that journey has begun.
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India's mobility revolution has entered a new chapter. 🇮🇳 Today, along with Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, we witnessed the launch of Hero MotoCorp's Splendor+ and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles, capable of running on ethanol blends from E20 to E85. This is far more than the launch of a new vehicle. It is the convergence of India's energy security mission, our commitment to clean mobility, and our resolve to build an #AatmaNirbharBharat. Over 300 million two-wheelers ply on Indian roads today. Imagine the impact when even a fraction of them begin running on fuel produced from Indian farms rather than imported crude oil. A decade ago, ethanol blending in India stood at just 1.5%. Today, India has achieved 20% ethanol blending, one of the fastest energy transitions anywhere in the world. The benefits are immense. ✅ Reduced dependence on imported oil ✅ Lower foreign exchange outgo ✅ Cleaner transportation ✅ Additional income opportunities for our farmers Every litre of ethanol blended into fuel reduces India's import burden and strengthens our energy independence. Our farmers are no longer only Annadatas. They are increasingly becoming Urjadatas, contributing directly to India's energy future. The scale of this opportunity is extraordinary. Even if flex-fuel vehicles account for just 1% of annual petrol vehicle sales, they can generate demand for nearly 4 crore litres of ethanol every year, resulting in payments of around ₹266 crore to distilleries, savings of approximately ₹195 crore in foreign exchange, and direct economic benefits of nearly ₹160 crore flowing to our farmers. Having witnessed Brazil's successful flex-fuel journey firsthand, I have seen how transformative this technology can be for an entire nation. Today, India begins writing its own success story. A future where Indian vehicles are powered by Indian innovation, Indian farmers, and Indian energy. The road ahead is cleaner. The road ahead is greener. The road ahead is more self-reliant. And that journey has begun.

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#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol-blended fuel, Former Chairman & Managing Director of Engineers India Limited, Vartika Shukla, says, "Regarding the E20 fuel launched on December 25, part of the 'One Nation, One Fuel' initiative, it was initially introduced in select regions before reaching every retail outlet... E20 was launched pan-India following rigorous testing on various 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler engines ahead of the 2030 mandate. It is a significant step towards decarbonization... As for engine performance, there is a marginal drop, but this depends on various factors such as driving habits, etc..." She adds, "The EBP (Ethanol Blended Petrol) program began in 2018 with significant stakeholder engagement... Oil marketing companies complied with standards... There is absolutely no gap in the scientific methodology used to determine these standards."
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#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol-blended fuel, Former Chairman & Managing Director of Engineers India Limited, Vartika Shukla, says, "Regarding the E20 fuel launched on December 25, part of the 'One Nation, One Fuel' initiative, it was initially introduced in select regions before reaching every retail outlet... E20 was launched pan-India following rigorous testing on various 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler engines ahead of the 2030 mandate. It is a significant step towards decarbonization... As for engine performance, there is a marginal drop, but this depends on various factors such as driving habits, etc..." She adds, "The EBP (Ethanol Blended Petrol) program began in 2018 with significant stakeholder engagement... Oil marketing companies complied with standards... There is absolutely no gap in the scientific methodology used to determine these standards."

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#WATCH | Vijendra Singh, President, All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA) says, "... We are ready to support the nation in this crisis time and find a solution. We can substitute 10% more petrol with ethanol, which can be easily done. It's being done in Brazil. So what our request is, start blending from 20-30% gradually. So 10% more ethanol can be consumed by Indian consumers. That is demand number one. Our second suggestion to the government is to commercialise the flex vehicles. Brazil has been running flex vehicles for many, many years. Many companies in India are ready with the prototype of flex vehicles... So they are ready to bring the prototype. But obviously, they will need some support from the government in terms of policy and maybe some tax relief... If you bring the flex vehicle in the country, two-wheelers and four-wheelers both... many vehicles will run on ethanol, no petrol required. The whole problem will be solved..."
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#WATCH | Vijendra Singh, President, All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA) says, "... We are ready to support the nation in this crisis time and find a solution. We can substitute 10% more petrol with ethanol, which can be easily done. It's being done in Brazil. So what our request is, start blending from 20-30% gradually. So 10% more ethanol can be consumed by Indian consumers. That is demand number one. Our second suggestion to the government is to commercialise the flex vehicles. Brazil has been running flex vehicles for many, many years. Many companies in India are ready with the prototype of flex vehicles... So they are ready to bring the prototype. But obviously, they will need some support from the government in terms of policy and maybe some tax relief... If you bring the flex vehicle in the country, two-wheelers and four-wheelers both... many vehicles will run on ethanol, no petrol required. The whole problem will be solved..."

ANI

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VIDEO | Delhi: Talking on 'Bharat Ka Fuel, Bharat Ki Bike' initiative, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari (Nitin Gadkari) says, "See, in our country, we are 87 pc dependent on fossil fuel from outside the country, this is an important step towards self-reliance, the PM wants, the petroleum minister has framed the policy, according to that, Hero came forward with flex engine, where petrol as well as ethanol can be used, ethanol pumps are coming up, Indian Oil has put up, there are other plans, it would reduce petrol consumption, also pollution will be reduced. Secondly, 23 lakh crore rupees used to go out of economy, it was a challenge for economy, now this money will go to farmers, youths will get jobs... An important brand like Hero coming up with this, it will be used by people... I thank the petroleum minister and Hero." #BharatKaFuelBharatKiBike #Hero #Ethanol

Press Trust of India

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Thank you Abhi and Niyu for your words on the E20 protests by Team Bharat! * We will not allow any politician on our stage! * no abusing our nation or mocking religion or culture & no loonies on our stage! Our demands are clear : 1) E10 Petrol be available for E10 compliant vehicles 2) Reduce price of E0 & 20% discount on E20Fuel 3)All documents of E20Fuel in public domain 4) A solution for pre 2023 vehicles that have suffer genuine damage due to E20 blended petrol. 5)Shri Nitin Gadkari ji sir is in conflict of interest with regards to Ethanol . #EthanolS BETA BADHAO YOJNA
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Thank you Abhi and Niyu for your words on the E20 protests by Team Bharat! * We will not allow any politician on our stage! * no abusing our nation or mocking religion or culture & no loonies on our stage! Our demands are clear : 1) E10 Petrol be available for E10 compliant vehicles 2) Reduce price of E0 & 20% discount on E20Fuel 3)All documents of E20Fuel in public domain 4) A solution for pre 2023 vehicles that have suffer genuine damage due to E20 blended petrol. 5)Shri Nitin Gadkari ji sir is in conflict of interest with regards to Ethanol . #EthanolS BETA BADHAO YOJNA

Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳

41,747 Aufrufe • vor 9 Tagen

#WATCH | "This ethanol blending in petrol has been not done overnight. It is a measured, scientifically driven, step-by-step process. In 2013 and 2014, we were blending about one and a half percent ethanol in gasoline. And this programme was targeted to have 20% blending, which is E20, completed in December 25, five years ahead of the target. This programme, the ethanol blending programme, particularly in 2018, was in a structured manner, put out for discussion and deliberation by all stakeholders. It is supported by scientific evidence, extensive testing by the automotive, manufacturers and the agencies who support them, namely the Automotive Research Association of India, ARAI and SIAM, and also it is in line with the global best practices which is followed to green the fossil fuels to lower the carbon emissions," says expert Vartika Shukla at the press conference by industry experts on ethanol. PIB India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG
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#WATCH | "This ethanol blending in petrol has been not done overnight. It is a measured, scientifically driven, step-by-step process. In 2013 and 2014, we were blending about one and a half percent ethanol in gasoline. And this programme was targeted to have 20% blending, which is E20, completed in December 25, five years ahead of the target. This programme, the ethanol blending programme, particularly in 2018, was in a structured manner, put out for discussion and deliberation by all stakeholders. It is supported by scientific evidence, extensive testing by the automotive, manufacturers and the agencies who support them, namely the Automotive Research Association of India, ARAI and SIAM, and also it is in line with the global best practices which is followed to green the fossil fuels to lower the carbon emissions," says expert Vartika Shukla at the press conference by industry experts on ethanol. PIB India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG

DD News

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VIDEO | Delhi: In her opening remarks at the press conference by industry experts on ethanol, expert Vartika Shukla says, "This ethanol blending in petrol has been not done overnight. It is a measured, scientifically driven, step-by-step process. In 2013 and 2014, we were blending about one and a half percent ethanol in gasoline. And this programme was targeted to have 20% blending, which is E20, completed in December 25, five years ahead of the target. This programme, the ethanol blending programme, particularly in 2018, was in a structured manner, put out for discussion and deliberation by all stakeholders. It is supported by scientific evidence, extensive testing by the automotive, manufacturers and the agencies who support them, namely the Automotive Research Association of India, ARAI and SIAM, and also it is in line with the global best practices which is followed to green the fossil fuels to lower the carbon emissions." (Full video available on PTI Videos -
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VIDEO | Delhi: In her opening remarks at the press conference by industry experts on ethanol, expert Vartika Shukla says, "This ethanol blending in petrol has been not done overnight. It is a measured, scientifically driven, step-by-step process. In 2013 and 2014, we were blending about one and a half percent ethanol in gasoline. And this programme was targeted to have 20% blending, which is E20, completed in December 25, five years ahead of the target. This programme, the ethanol blending programme, particularly in 2018, was in a structured manner, put out for discussion and deliberation by all stakeholders. It is supported by scientific evidence, extensive testing by the automotive, manufacturers and the agencies who support them, namely the Automotive Research Association of India, ARAI and SIAM, and also it is in line with the global best practices which is followed to green the fossil fuels to lower the carbon emissions." (Full video available on PTI Videos -

Press Trust of India

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#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "...I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about the fuel. For example, if you look at it from the automotive sector, there is a lot of myth that if you use E20 blended fuel, vehicles will get damaged. It's a myth. It doesn't happen this way. There's a lot of myth about the amount of mileage loss or the fuel efficiency loss. Yes, there is some fuel efficiency loss, no doubt. But it is not so big as it is being made out to be...E85 and E100, that is, 85% ethanol and 100 % ethanol, are not meant for regular cars. It is meant for a different type of technology, which is called a flex fuel vehicle. This vehicle can take any mix of ethanol. So people need not worry. E20 is the standard fuel that will be available, and it is compatible with old vehicles and new vehicles. All vehicles sold after 1st of April 2023 are fully materially compliant with E20. And people need to be reassured that in 2021, before we went into E20, there was a very detailed scientific study done by the leading automobile testing agency in the country, which is ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). It clearly established that the possible damage to cars and two wheelers which are old is not there. It's very insignificant. And it also established that the fuel efficiency loss is to the extent of 2 to 4 per cent, not significant." On ethanol, he says, "As per the latest statistics from the government, the program so far has helped save 1.9 trillion rupees. Out of that, 1,60,000 crores has gone to farmers. So in the case of India, it's not only helped us to in some way mitigate the energy crisis, but it's also helped us to help the farmers...The reason why not just India, but many other countries are doing it is for energy security, for the agrarian economy, as well as for fighting climate change and environmental purposes."
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#WATCH | Delhi: On ethanol, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, says, "...I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about the fuel. For example, if you look at it from the automotive sector, there is a lot of myth that if you use E20 blended fuel, vehicles will get damaged. It's a myth. It doesn't happen this way. There's a lot of myth about the amount of mileage loss or the fuel efficiency loss. Yes, there is some fuel efficiency loss, no doubt. But it is not so big as it is being made out to be...E85 and E100, that is, 85% ethanol and 100 % ethanol, are not meant for regular cars. It is meant for a different type of technology, which is called a flex fuel vehicle. This vehicle can take any mix of ethanol. So people need not worry. E20 is the standard fuel that will be available, and it is compatible with old vehicles and new vehicles. All vehicles sold after 1st of April 2023 are fully materially compliant with E20. And people need to be reassured that in 2021, before we went into E20, there was a very detailed scientific study done by the leading automobile testing agency in the country, which is ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). It clearly established that the possible damage to cars and two wheelers which are old is not there. It's very insignificant. And it also established that the fuel efficiency loss is to the extent of 2 to 4 per cent, not significant." On ethanol, he says, "As per the latest statistics from the government, the program so far has helped save 1.9 trillion rupees. Out of that, 1,60,000 crores has gone to farmers. So in the case of India, it's not only helped us to in some way mitigate the energy crisis, but it's also helped us to help the farmers...The reason why not just India, but many other countries are doing it is for energy security, for the agrarian economy, as well as for fighting climate change and environmental purposes."

ANI

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THE E20 DEBATE: FACTS VS HYPOCRISY. HERE'S AN UNDENIABLE FACT: The E20 programme did not begin under the Modi government. Ethanol blending was approved years earlier, during the UPA. The difference is in execution. Blending remained stuck at roughly 1–1.5% for years before accelerating significantly under the NDA. So, let's first get the politics out of the way. If ethanol blending was acceptable in principle then, why is it suddenly portrayed as anti-people now? Now, let's look at the arguments being presented by critics: CRITICS ARGUMENT 1: E20 FUEL IS BEING PUSHED BY NDA TO KEEP SUGAR CANE FARMERS HAPPY. There's no doubt Ethanol is creating an additional income stream for sugarcane farmers. But governments have always handed out subsidies or incentives to farmers. + MSP exists for 23 crops. Sugar cane farmers get SAP or State Advised Price. + Fertiliser subsidies. + Cheap or free electricity. + Irrigation subsidies. + Procurement policies. If these benefits to farmers are accepted as legitimate public policy, why is E20 policy being targeted in isolation for market distortion? CRITICS ARGUMENT 2: ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS WATER CONSUMING. Yes, sugarcane consumes a great deal of water. But so do + Paddy cultivators. Just look at the tumbling water tables in Punjab, Haryana. + AI and data centers. + Semiconductor manufacturing. + Steel and cement production. The question is not whether something uses water, but whether the benefits justify the costs. Again why are critics holding E20 alone to a test that they don't set for others? CRITICS ARGUMENT 3: THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MAKE E20 MANDATORY. LEAVE IT TO CHOICE. We're in a democracy and choice matters. But governments routinely make decisions that we, the people have no choice but to accept. + Taxation rates + Emission norms. + Fuel quality standards. + Safety regulations. + Identity Proof. These are often choices imposed to achieve broader national goals. Shouldn't E20 should be judged in the same way? Here's how E20 usage serves NATIONAL INTEREST: + India imports 85–90% of its crude oil. E20 seeks to address that by replacing up to 20% of petrol volume with domestically produced ethanol, helping diversify the fuel mix and reducing import costs. + With E20 NDA estimates saving Rs 1 lakh crore in foreign-exchange. CRITICS ARGUMENT 4: COST OF CAR ENGINE WEAR AND TEAR, MILEAGE INEFFICIENCY OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS. It is true that Ethanol has about 34% less energy per litre than petrol. But because E20 contains only 20% ethanol, the overall energy content of the fuel falls by roughly 4%–7%. So at 5% a car that gives 20 km/L on pure petrol will give 19km/L. But usage also improves air quality. Which increases longevity in humans and lowers healthcare costs over time. That is s fair trade-off. CONCLUSION: Every policy is a trade off. E20 isn't perfect. But if agricultural subsidies, procurement, irrigation policy and fuel regulations are accepted as legitimate public policy, then judge ethanol using the same yardstick.
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THE E20 DEBATE: FACTS VS HYPOCRISY. HERE'S AN UNDENIABLE FACT: The E20 programme did not begin under the Modi government. Ethanol blending was approved years earlier, during the UPA. The difference is in execution. Blending remained stuck at roughly 1–1.5% for years before accelerating significantly under the NDA. So, let's first get the politics out of the way. If ethanol blending was acceptable in principle then, why is it suddenly portrayed as anti-people now? Now, let's look at the arguments being presented by critics: CRITICS ARGUMENT 1: E20 FUEL IS BEING PUSHED BY NDA TO KEEP SUGAR CANE FARMERS HAPPY. There's no doubt Ethanol is creating an additional income stream for sugarcane farmers. But governments have always handed out subsidies or incentives to farmers. + MSP exists for 23 crops. Sugar cane farmers get SAP or State Advised Price. + Fertiliser subsidies. + Cheap or free electricity. + Irrigation subsidies. + Procurement policies. If these benefits to farmers are accepted as legitimate public policy, why is E20 policy being targeted in isolation for market distortion? CRITICS ARGUMENT 2: ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS WATER CONSUMING. Yes, sugarcane consumes a great deal of water. But so do + Paddy cultivators. Just look at the tumbling water tables in Punjab, Haryana. + AI and data centers. + Semiconductor manufacturing. + Steel and cement production. The question is not whether something uses water, but whether the benefits justify the costs. Again why are critics holding E20 alone to a test that they don't set for others? CRITICS ARGUMENT 3: THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MAKE E20 MANDATORY. LEAVE IT TO CHOICE. We're in a democracy and choice matters. But governments routinely make decisions that we, the people have no choice but to accept. + Taxation rates + Emission norms. + Fuel quality standards. + Safety regulations. + Identity Proof. These are often choices imposed to achieve broader national goals. Shouldn't E20 should be judged in the same way? Here's how E20 usage serves NATIONAL INTEREST: + India imports 85–90% of its crude oil. E20 seeks to address that by replacing up to 20% of petrol volume with domestically produced ethanol, helping diversify the fuel mix and reducing import costs. + With E20 NDA estimates saving Rs 1 lakh crore in foreign-exchange. CRITICS ARGUMENT 4: COST OF CAR ENGINE WEAR AND TEAR, MILEAGE INEFFICIENCY OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS. It is true that Ethanol has about 34% less energy per litre than petrol. But because E20 contains only 20% ethanol, the overall energy content of the fuel falls by roughly 4%–7%. So at 5% a car that gives 20 km/L on pure petrol will give 19km/L. But usage also improves air quality. Which increases longevity in humans and lowers healthcare costs over time. That is s fair trade-off. CONCLUSION: Every policy is a trade off. E20 isn't perfect. But if agricultural subsidies, procurement, irrigation policy and fuel regulations are accepted as legitimate public policy, then judge ethanol using the same yardstick.

Rahul Shivshankar

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