India, July 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Rs.1.90+ lakh crore
310+ lakh MT*
~930 lakh MT*
Rs.1.60+ lakh crore
The Claim
The Record
E20 cuts mileage by 30 percent.
The 30 percent figure refers only to ethanol's lower calorific value compared to petrol, not to a drop-in real-world mileage. Mileage depends on driving habits, tyre pressure, servicing and AC load far more than fuel type.
E20 damages engines, especially older ones.
No widespread pattern of engine failure linked to E20 has been reported since rollout. E20 was cleared only after extensive testing by SIAM, ARAI and IOCL together with vehicle makers.
Ethanol is not a high-performance fuel and reduces vehicle performance.
Ethanol is a high-octane fuel,...