E20 Petrol Row: Centre Tells Parliament Studies Found No Engine Damage, Addresses Mileage Concerns

Описание: The Centre on Wednesday said there is no scientific evidence to support claims that E20 petrol damages vehicle engines or significantly reduces fuel efficiency, telling Parliament that the ethanol-blended fuel was introduced only after years of testing and consultations with industry experts.

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme was introduced after extensive scientific studies, field trials, laboratory testing, validation by expert agencies and consultations with stakeholders before the phased rollout of E20 petrol.
The government said the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) conducted joint studies over several years to assess the impact of E20 fuel on two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

The statement comes as the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transport and Tour Operators Association had called for a Parliament protest march against the ethanol-blended policy on August 4 in the national capital.

According to the government, the roadmap to increase ethanol blending from 1.53% in 2013-14 to a target of 20% by December 2025 was formulated based on scientific studies, field trials and extensive consultations. It said the "Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India 2020-25", released in June 2021, examined material compatibility, engine calibration, fuel systems, drivability, durability, emissions and fuel efficiency before the nationwide rollout.

According to the findings, E20 petrol does not cause any significant adverse impact on engine durability, vehicle performance, drivability or Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emissions. The government also said BS-VI compliant vehicles continue to meet emission norms while operating on E20 fuel. It added that even legacy vehicles tested with E20 did not show any significant variation in performanc.

📷; Moneycontrol.com
📰; IndiaToday

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