‘Ethanol 100′ automotive fuel

• Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Gas launched ‘Ethanol 100′ automotive fuel.
• The initiative marks ready availability of Ethanol 100 at select 183 retail petrol outlets across five states – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, and Tamil Nadu.

ABOUT ETHANOL 100

• It is a blend of 92 to 94 percent ethanol, 4 to 5 percent motor spirit to provide colour to flame and 5 percent Co-solvent higher saturated alcohol.
• Ethanol 100 stands as a cleaner, greener alternative to gasoline, boasting lower emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants, thus aiding in combating climate change and enhancing air quality in our communities.
• With its high-octane rating, typically between 100-105, Ethanol 100 proves ideal for high-performance engines, ensuring improved efficiency and power output all while minimizing environmental impact.
• Moreover, Ethanol 100’s versatility shines through, as it can be used in a wide array of vehicles, including flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two, showcasing its practicality and potential to become a mainstream fuel option with the right infrastructure in place.