By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 16, 2024 7:00 pm
Gadkari urged SIAM members to explore ways to increase public acceptance of ethanol and flex fuels
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways focused on how the automobile industry is preparing to launch ethanol-powered vehicles in the coming months.
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari spoke about the benefits of switching from fossil fuels to biofuels, which will help India become more self-reliant (Atmanirbhar), lower pollution, reduce the country's annual fossil fuel imports, and provide consumers with cheaper fuel options, all while supporting farmers.
He urged SIAM members to explore ways to increase public acceptance of these fuels, pointing to Brazil’s successful adoption of flex fuels and biofuels in its transportation system as an example.
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra was also present during the review meeting. Senior Officers of Ministry also attended the meeting with SIAM.
Gadkari held a review meeting with members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) at Transport Bhawan and discussed how prepared the automobile industry is for using ethanol and flex fuels.