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flag India expands flex-fuel engines to boost ethanol blending, cut oil imports, and enhance energy security.

flag Flex-fuel engines are growing in India as part of the nation’s ethanol blending and biofuel strategy, with automakers including Toyota, Tata, Mahindra, Suzuki, and Hyundai adopting the technology. flag These engines adapt to varying fuel mixtures, supporting renewable energy, cutting emissions, and boosting energy security. flag India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20), with future targets possibly reaching 25% to 30%. flag Plans are underway for biofuel blends in diesel and aviation fuel, starting with 1% aviation biofuel blending next year. flag Infrastructure projects, including plants in Panipat, Bathinda, and Bargarh, are nearing completion, and bamboo is being explored as a fuel source. flag The push aims to reduce dependence on imported oil—currently 85%—and advance energy independence.

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