Nitin Gadkari Promotes 100% Ethanol-Powered Cars for India
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Nitin Gadkari advocates for the adoption of 100% ethanol-powered vehicles in India, highlighting their potential to reduce fuel costs and lower petroleum import dependence.
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- Nitin Gadkari says vehicles running on 100% ethanol could offer significantly lower running costs for owners.
- The minister expects the launch of a Toyota Innova capable of using pure ethanol in October.
- This technology relies on combining an ethanol-compatible engine with a strong-hybrid electric system.
- Proponents argue this shift could increase income for farmers while reducing national expenditure on imported petroleum.
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Nitin Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister
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“Ethanol is being used in 19 countries in the world, and today, no complaint is coming from any vehicle in India. In October, I have been invited for the launch of Toyota's Innova car that will run on 100 per cent flex fuel”
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…of running on 100% ethanol in October. The vehicle is based on Toyota's electrified flex-fuel technology, which combines an ethanol-compatible internal combustion engine with a strong-hybrid electric powertrain. " Ethanol is being used in 19 countries in the world, and today, no complaint is coming from any vehicle in India. In October, I have been invited for the launch of Toyota's Innova car that will run on 100 per cent flex fuel ," Gadkari said, as quoted by Business Today. The answer lies in the combination of ethanol fuel and hybrid technology. Ethanol can be produced domestically from feedstocks such as sugarcane and maize, while the hybrid…
“Today, the farmer is not only our 'anna data' (food provider) but also our 'urja data' (energy provider)”
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…imports, as he called for wider adoption of alternative fuels and cleaner public transport. He was addressing a programme here after launching Madhya Pradesh's new public bus service with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. " Today, the farmer is not only our 'anna data' (food provider) but also our 'urja data' (energy provider) ," Gadkari said. Ethanol production has already benefited farmers, the Road Transport and Highways Minister said, citing the increase in maize prices from around ₹1,200 per quintal to ₹2,600 per quintal after ethanol…
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