New Delhi: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari today launched the country’s first flex-fuel (ethanol-powered) car on October 11. Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav was also present during the launch. After the continuous increase in the prices of petrol and diesel in the country, this car is being seen as an option. After the arrival of this car, people will now get relief. It is also the intention of the central government to bring ethanol as an alternative to petrol and diesel.
After the arrival of this car in the Indian market, people will get the benefit of it because it will be very cheap and economical, as well as will be beneficial for the environment. Toyota has launched this car in India as a flexi-fuel strong hybrid electric vehicles under a pilot project.
How is ethanol made?
While flex-fuel vehicles run on ethanol, ethanol is produced sustainably from ingredients such as cane sugar and corn. Hence, it makes ethanol a good alternative to buying foreign oil. Apart from this, it will help the farmers of the country to get a fair price for sugarcane.
Ethanol is being seen as an alternative fuel, its cost is Rs 60-62 per liter whereas the price of petrol is more than Rs 100 per liter in many parts of the country, so its use will cost people Rs 30-35 per liter. liters will be saved.
What is this technology?
Flex fuel is made by mixing ethanol or methanol with petrol. In order to run the engine of flex fuel cars on two or more fuels, some technical changes are required in it. This engine can also run completely on petrol or ethanol. In countries like Canada, USA and Brazil, vehicles running on this technology are being used.
