Why does Nitin Gadkari support the use of ethanol in vehicles
Nitin Gadkari announces plans to introduce vehicles that run on ethanol.
- Nitin Gadkari believes that using ethanol as a fuel in vehicles is a cleaner alternative to traditional petrol or diesel fuel.
- He has stated that using ethanol from agricultural waste instead of crude oil can not only reduce pollution, but also decrease India's dependence on foreign oil imports.
- Additionally, production of ethanol from agricultural waste can create a new revenue stream for farmers and boost rural employment.
- Gadkari has also mentioned that ethanol has a high octane rating, making it a suitable fuel for high-performance vehicles.
- Furthermore, he has announced plans to introduce flex-fuel vehicles, which can run on both petrol and ethanol, as well as setting a target of reaching 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2025.
- These efforts align with India's goal of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.
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