India, Oct. 26 -- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, adding E100 as an approved fuel option alongside E85 for flex-fuel vehicles. E100 refers to 100 per cent ethanol-based fuel. The ministry has changed certain vehicle classification thresholds, fuel specifications, and technical references used in emission-related tables and testing provisions. Additionally, the Government has raised the vehicle weight limit to 3,500 kg from the previous threshold of 3,000 kg for light petrol and diesel vehicles affected by these changes.

The notification, issued on October 23 and published in the official gazette on October 26, comes into immediate effect. This follows draft ...