New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Petroleum Ministry on Friday said that with E20 blending, there may be a 3-5 per cent reduction in fuel economy in some vehicles, but mileage is only one parameter as E20 offers a significantly higher-octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion, better pickup, smoother acceleration and cleaner engine operation.The ministry said that for E10 compatibility, manufacturers were consulted well in advance as early as 2020-21. India achieved its E10 t…
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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday challenged critics of India’s E20 petrol programme to identify a single vehicle that has suffered problems due to the use of 20 per cent ethanol-blended fuel, while dismissing claims of reduced fuel efficiency and other concerns as part of “paid campaigns.”Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat Conclave’ in New Delhi, Gadkari said there was no evidence to support allegations that E20 petrol damages vehicles.”The…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 2 (IANS) In a move that could open new avenues for sustainable biofuel production and reduce post-harvest losses in the horticulture sector, CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) at Thiruvananthapuram has entered into a partnership with Hyderabad-based biotechnology start-up 3CousinLabs (3CL) to evaluate the commercial potential of producing ethanol from seasonal fruits. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of…
Gautam Buddha Nagar, June 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday credited the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the state’s emergence as a hub for mobile phone manufacturing. Speaking at a solar unit’s foundation stone-laying event here, Adityanath thanked the Central government for its support in boosting manufacturing in the state.”I remember that for the development of a very large industrial city in Uttar Pradesh, we are developing a new industrial co…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday reiterated that the country’s Ethanol Blending Programme for petrol is scientifically validated and continuously monitored by the Union government. “The Union government has noted certain misleading and unsubstantiated claims being circulated on social media regarding Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP), which appear to be aimed at confusing and misleading the public,” the statement said.It has also been observed that old im…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Amid global supply disruptions due to the Middle East crisis and soaring crude prices, ethanol-blended petrol is rapidly gaining ground as a sustainable fuel of the future, with India emerging as one of the world’s most closely watched biofuel success stories, according to a report in The Times Kuwait newspaper.It points out that India’s long-term ethanol blending strategy has paid dividends by enabling the world’s fastest growing economy to cushion the oil supply …
Noida, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday credited farmers for ushering in what he described as a “new phase of development” in Uttar Pradesh, while also highlighting their role in ethanol production and providing “huge relief” to the country during a period of global uncertainty.Speaking after inaugurating Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar, the Prime Minister underscored the transformative impact of improved connectivity on the region’s ag…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Former Finance and Cooperation Minister Dilip Walse-Patil on Tuesday sought the intervention of the state government and the Centre to urgently assist the cooperative sugar industry in Maharashtra, which is reeling under a huge financial crisis. In his speech during the discussion on the budget in the state assembly, Walse-Patil, who is an NCP legislator, said that adverse weather conditions have led to a 15 per cent drop in sugarcane production across the state this year…