India is planning to expand the use of ethanol-based fuels in vehicles as part of its efforts to reduce dependence on expensive petroleum imports and strengthen energy security. The government has proposed changes to vehicle regulations that would officially allow the use of higher ethanol-blended fuels such as E85 and E100 in automobiles. What Are E85 and E100 Fuels? According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules would introduce provisions for: Ethanol is a renewable biofuel produced from agricultural crops,…
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