India Developing 100% Ethanol Flex-Fuel Engines to Cut Petroleum Import Bill
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that 100% ethanol-compatible flex-fuel engines are currently under development in India. The push comes as the country spends approximately Rs 22 lakh crore annually on petroleum imports. Gadkari emphasized the urgent need to reduce India's dependence on foreign fuels by scaling up alternatives such as ethanol, electricity, and hydrogen. The government is simultaneously promoting electric vehicle adoption alongside the development of flex-fuel vehicles. These efforts follow India's earlier rollout of E20 blended fuel as part of its broader energy transition strategy.
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