Centre ‘Coercing’ Vehicle Manufacturers Into Silence on E20 Issue: Kejriwal
Government studies found no need to modify engines in most vehicles, though some older BS-III models may need minor part replacements.
- On Wednesday, the Centre told Parliament that scientific studies found no evidence of engine damage or reduced fuel efficiency from E20 petrol, according to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- An Inter-Ministerial Committee constituted by NITI Aayog comprehensively examined vehicle compatibility and fuel efficiency before the nationwide rollout, following a phased, scientifically validated approach.
- Joint studies by Indian Oil Corporation Limited , Indian Institute of Petroleum , Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers , and Automotive Research Association of India confirmed performance stability; BS-III vehicles from April 1, 2005, may require rubber part replacements.
- Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Centre of "coercing" automobile manufacturers into silence, claiming officials from nine firms acknowledged E20 could damage older vehicles.
- AAP has scheduled a national town hall for August 1 to address E20 concerns, after Kejriwal reported receiving no written responses from 29 automobile manufacturers he contacted on vehicle compatibility.
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Automakers silent on E20 petrol due to government pressure: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal claims the Centre pressures auto companies regarding E20 petrol. He alleges firms fear agency action if they disclose E20 risks. Kejriwal stated officials confirmed potential engine damage in older vehicles. Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra challenged Kejriwal to present damaged vehicles. Malhotra demanded mechanic certification proving E20 caused the damage.
Kejriwal said he had written to 29 automakers seeking clarification. He asked whether it was safe to use E20 fuel in petrol vehicles manufactured before 2023. Kejriwal claimed that no automaker had provided him with a written response.
Centre ‘coercing’ vehicle manufacturers into silence on E20 issue: Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Centre of “coercing” automobile manufacturers into silence over the impact of E20 (petrol blended with 20% ethanol) on vehicles manufactured before 2023.
Kejriwal's E20 claims exposed by auto giants' real-world data
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has ignited a fresh controversy by claiming that automobile manufacturers privately believe the Centre’s E20 ethanol blending programme is “not desirable.” However, the country’s leading automobile companies have already said exactly the opposite on record, before the media, and backed by extensive engineering studies involving crores of vehicles. The contradiction has placed Kejriwal’s asse…
No proof of engine damage, mileage decline in vehicles due to E20: Centre tells Parliament citing studies
In a written reply, Nitin Gadkari said concerns over engine damage or reduced mileage due to E20 petrol are not backed by scientific evidence. He said extensive studies, field trials and consultations conducted before the rollout found no significant impact on vehicle performance, engine durability.
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