India has not assessed how many vehicles are fully compatible with E20 petrol
The government said it has not quantified the share of vehicles compatible with E20, even as nationwide rollout advances. It cited manufacturer and trial data indicating no widespread E20-linked failures, while noting some vehicles designed for E10 could see 3–5% lower fuel economy.
India’s government said it has not assessed the share of vehicles fully compatible with E20 petrol, while citing trials and manufacturer data showing no widespread E20-linked failures. It said legacy vehicles generally show no abnormal wear, though some may see 3-5% lower fuel economy.
Why this matters
The disclosure follows recent Parliament-focused signals that the Centre has not assessed petrol vehicles fully E20-compliant or the size of India’s E20-compatible vehicle fleet.
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