Flex Fuel: Before Diwali, the Modi government drastically cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel, which brought great relief to the common people. An excise duty cut of Rs 5 on petrol and Rs 10 per litre on diesel was announced. After this many states also announced a reduction in VAT. But even after this cut, petrol and diesel are very expensive in the country. In many states, the price of fuel is still beyond Rs 100. In such a situation, the central government can take another step to bring down the price of petrol and diesel. Actually, the Modi government is working on a special plan, which will benefit the public because their car will run on fuel costing around Rs 60. Let us know what is the plan of the government.
Know what is Modi government’s plan is?
Actually, the central government is working on flex-fuel. This will get rid of expensive petrol and diesel and the general public will not have to pay a heavy price. It is to be known that recently the Union Minister of Road Transport and National Highways Nitin Gadkari had said that the only way to combat rising fuel prices is to end the country’s dependence on imported fuels and to manufacture alternative fuels in India. Is.
He told that ‘We import 80 per cent of the fuel. I am introducing Flex Engine. Flex engine bikes and scooters. That is, you can use 100% petrol or 100% ethanol. Ethanol is Rs 65 per litre. The minister further said that flex engines, which can be compatible with both alternative fuels like petrol and ethanol, will be made mandatory in India in six months.
Toyota is launching the vehicle with Euro 6 emission norms. We will make flex engine mandatory in six months. Use ethanol instead of petrol, it is cheaper.
Know What is Flex Fuel
Flex-fuel is made from a mixture of gasoline and methanol or ethanol. It is an alternative fuel. The engine of this fuel is similar to that of a petrol engine, but it also has additional components. The cost of this engine is also low. It is used in many countries of the world.
