India has proposed amendments to motor vehicle rules to formally allow higher ethanol blends like E85 and E100. The proposal comes after the country met its E20 target and is designed to accelerate the shift away from petroleum imports. If adopted, the changes could reshape fuel standards and how vehicles are cleared for alternative ethanol-heavy supply.
TVS Motor’s CMD Sudarshan Venu says the company is readying ethanol powered models, with rollouts planned in phases. He points to India’s E20 blending milestone as proof of benefits like foreign exchange savings and rural support, but warns that E25 and later require ecosystem alignment. Ethanol, he argues, can complement EVs in a multi-technology transition.
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