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Automakers Express Concerns Over E20 Fuel

Summary

  • Maruti, Tata, and Mahindra have privately shared concerns with the Government about the quality of E20 fuel
  • The carmakers are worried about contaminants like chloride and moisture in E20, which they claim are damaging vehicles
  • Despite public support for the Government's E20 rollout, the companies have expressed concerns in private emails

Key Facts

  • · E20 fuel contains 20% ethanol
  • · Carmakers are concerned about contaminants in E20
  • · Government is rolling out E20 fuel
  • · Carmakers have expressed concerns in private emails

Why it matters

The concerns of automakers over E20 fuel quality could impact the Government's plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol

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