Das.N
TF Legend
"Green Fuel, Grey Areas: The Truth About E20 Rollout"
The Indian government has implemented a 100% rollout of E20 fuel across the country. E20 is a blended fuel containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. While this move aims to promote greener energy, it has raised significant concerns among vehicle owners.
The government claimed that E20 would reduce fuel costs, but even after the full rollout, there hasn’t been any noticeable price drop at the fuel stations.
On the contrary, many users are reporting a drop in fuel efficiency, with some experiencing a 15–30% decrease in mileage.
Only vehicles manufactured after April 2023 are officially compatible with E20 fuel. Owners of older vehicles, like myself, whose cars or bikes were purchased in 2022 or earlier, are facing issues because our engines are not tuned for this new blend. This can lead to engine corrosion, increased wear and tear, and a reduced lifespan of the vehicle.
Unfortunately, the government has not issued any clear guidelines on how to make older vehicles compatible with E20, such as through part replacements or upgrades. Yet, the use of this fuel has been made mandatory.
There are also concerns about the future. If the ethanol content is further increased to 25–30%, even today’s E20-compatible vehicles might not be suitable.
I invite you to share your thoughts and opinions on this issue.
The Indian government has implemented a 100% rollout of E20 fuel across the country. E20 is a blended fuel containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. While this move aims to promote greener energy, it has raised significant concerns among vehicle owners.
The government claimed that E20 would reduce fuel costs, but even after the full rollout, there hasn’t been any noticeable price drop at the fuel stations.
On the contrary, many users are reporting a drop in fuel efficiency, with some experiencing a 15–30% decrease in mileage.
Only vehicles manufactured after April 2023 are officially compatible with E20 fuel. Owners of older vehicles, like myself, whose cars or bikes were purchased in 2022 or earlier, are facing issues because our engines are not tuned for this new blend. This can lead to engine corrosion, increased wear and tear, and a reduced lifespan of the vehicle.
Unfortunately, the government has not issued any clear guidelines on how to make older vehicles compatible with E20, such as through part replacements or upgrades. Yet, the use of this fuel has been made mandatory.
There are also concerns about the future. If the ethanol content is further increased to 25–30%, even today’s E20-compatible vehicles might not be suitable.
I invite you to share your thoughts and opinions on this issue.
