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Brazil Minister Says Higher Ethanol Blends Do Not Harm Flex-Fuel Cars
Brazil Minister Says Higher Ethanol Blends Do Not Harm Flex-Fuel Cars
Brazilian Trade Minister Márcio Fernando Elias Rosa said vehicles with flex-fuel engines can safely run on petrol containing 15% to 30% ethanol without performance loss. Brazil currently permits petrol blends of up…
The Story in Brief
Brazilian Trade Minister Márcio Fernando Elias Rosa said vehicles with flex-fuel engines can safely run on petrol containing 15% to 30% ethanol without performance loss. Brazil currently permits petrol blends of up to 32% ethanol and is studying a possible increase to 35%, he told Business Standard in an interview reported by Rediff.com.
India’s E20 rollout has faced concerns over mileage, component wear and maintenance in older vehicles designed for E10 fuel. The government says such vehicles can run on E20 with a 3% to 5% mileage reduction, while most vehicles sold since 2023-24 are E20-compatible. Elias Rosa also said Brazil is seeking to expand crude oil exports to India.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that ethanol is either harmless for every car or a guaranteed engine killer is too simplistic. Brazil’s experience applies to flex-fuel vehicles, while many older Indian cars were built for E10. India needs clear model-wise compatibility data, independent tests on mileage and component wear, and affordable remedies for affected owners. The useful measure will be real-world maintenance and fuel-cost records over several years, not ministerial assurances or social-media anecdotes.
Source: rediff.com
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