India notifies ethanol-petrol blend E20 for use as vehicle fuel
India Monday notified the use of E20, a blend of 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol, as fuel for compatible vehicles.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified the use of E20 and issued mass emission standards for the same. The draft rules were put up for objections and comments in December. The final notification was issued after considering the comments and suggestions, said the ministry.
“During studies, it has been observed that E20 decreases the Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbons emissions significantly, compared with normal gasoline in two-wheelers and four-wheelers,” a ministry official said.
