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ETHANOL 100

  • 18 Mar 2024
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Source: PIB

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched 'ETHANOL 100' at select 183 retail outlets in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, and Tamil Nadu.

  • ETHANOL 100 is a revolutionary automotive fuel that consists of 100% ethanol.
    • It is a biofuel produced from renewable sources such as corn, sugarcane, or other plant materials.
  • ETHANOL 100 is aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels, promoting sustainability, and contributing to a cleaner environment by lowering greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional gasoline.
  • The initiative aligns with the vision to achieve 20% ethanol blending (E20) by 2025-26, reducing import dependency and boosting the agriculture sector.
  • The move towards ETHANOL 100 reflects a shift towards sustainable technologies and decarbonization.
  • ETHANOL 100 is versatile and can be used in various vehicles, including flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) that can run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two. This demonstrates its practicality and potential to become a mainstream fuel option with the appropriate infrastructure.

Read more: India's Ethanol Revolution: Progress & Challenges

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