E100 cars get regulatory green light ahead of planned launches
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The rule change will let new E100 cars be registered without extra steps, helping cut vehicle emissions and reduce India's dependence on imported crude oil.
The government has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to facilitate the registration of flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on 85% to 100% ethanol blended petrol. As car manufacturers gear up to introduce their E100 models soon, this initiative promises to lessen emissions and curb reliance on crude oil imports. Notably, existing vehicle owners are not required to make any modifications.
Flex‑fuel vehicles can run on gasoline blended with high percentages of ethanol, a renewable fuel; the Central Motor Vehicles Rules govern vehicle registration in India, and amending them enables these ethanol‑rich cars to be legally sold and used.
- •Launch dates of manufacturers' E100 models
- •Market response and sales volumes of flex‑fuel cars
- •Any further policy adjustments or incentives for ethanol production