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India's Motor Vehicles Rules now cover E85, E100 ethanol blends

What happened

The Centre amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to include E85 and E100 high-ethanol fuels for certified flex-fuel vehicles.

The ministry clarified that existing vehicles need no changes, and E10 or E20 compatibility does not make a vehicle safe for E85 or E100. Using the wrong fuel can damage engines, so commuters should verify compatibility before choosing fuel at a pump.

The facts

1The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, on Monday
2E85 contains up to 85 per cent ethanol; E100 is predominantly ethanol
3Only vehicles designed and certified for E85/E100 may use them; conventional vehicles are excluded
4Existing owners are not required to modify vehicles or switch fuels
5The amendments also update biodiesel provisions and take effect from Gazette publication

Sources

Read at The Tribune Delhi ↗

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Check your vehicle's fuel compatibility sticker and owner's manual before selecting fuel at a filling station.