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Nitin Gadkari declares no future for petrol and diesel vehicles in India

Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
Nitin Gadkari declares no future for petrol and diesel vehicles in India

The transition is already underway with hydrogen and ethanol pilots

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says petrol and diesel vehicles have “no future” as India accelerates its shift away from these fuels. He urged manufacturers to move toward cleaner options, flagging hydrogen and ethanol as the way forward. India is already producing ethanol from multiple sources, while pilot projects for hydrogen trucks and buses are in progress.

  • Gadkari says petrol and diesel vehicles have no future
  • Manufacturers are urged to switch to cleaner fuel options
  • Hydrogen and ethanol highlighted as key alternatives
  • Pilot projects for hydrogen trucks and buses are underway
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