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Government Approves E100 Ethanol Fuel for Flexible Fuel Vehicles

The government has approved the use of E100 ethanol fuel in vehicles designed for flexible fuel, as stated in amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a notification recognizing E100 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles that are certified to use petrol blended with up to 100% ethanol. This amendment also includes E85 fuel in the emission-related provisions for eligible vehicles. The decision enables original equipment manufacturers to develop vehicles specifically engineered for 100% bio-ethanol fuel, while clarifying that only vehicles designed for E85 and E100 can utilize these fuels.

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