Ethanol Blending
Significance
- Reduce Dependency on Petroleum: The amount of gasoline needed to run an automobile can be decreased by adding ethanol to gasoline, which lessens reliance on imported, pricy, and polluting petroleum. 85% of India's oil needs are now imported.
- Saves Money: India's net petroleum imports in 2020–21 totalled 185 million tonnes at a cost of USD551 billion. Since transportation uses the majority of petroleum products, the E20 programme can help the nation save $4 billion yearly.
- Less Polluting: In comparison to gasoline, ethanol is less expensive, has equal efficiency, and is less polluting. The roadmap for the E20 refers to the ....
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