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World's first ethanol-powered car unveiled by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Category : Science and Tech
Published on: August 30 2023 Share on facebook

  • Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled the world's first car that runs entirely on ethanol in New Delhi, marking a historic moment for India's energy landscape.
  • The car is the first Stage-II BS-VI electrified flex-fuel vehicle, which runs entirely on ethanol as a fuel source.
  • Currently, India's oil import bill stands at Rs 16 lakh crore, which highlights the need to curb this expenditure.
  • Addressing environmental concerns, Minister Gadkari underlined the need for sustainable solutions, stressing that 40 percent of pollution is generated from the transport sector.
  • Ethanol blending not only reduces pollution but also has the potential to increase India's agricultural growth by 12 to 20 percent, thereby creating several employment opportunities.
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