The article discusses the technical specifications and policy context of Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) in India's push for ethanol blending and energy security
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The article discusses the technical specifications and policy context of Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) in India's push for ethanol blending and energy security.
Background
Flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) are internal combustion engine vehicles designed to run on multiple fuel types, including petrol blended with ethanol or methanol. They utilize fuel composition sensors to automatically adjust injection and ignition timing based on the fuel blend.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TFFVs: Internal combustion engine vehicles capable of running on multiple fuels (e.g., petrol + ethanol/methanol).
- S&TFuel Composition Sensors: Used in FFVs to automatically adjust fuel injection and ignition timing.
- FactE20 fuel is currently the standard petrol variant available nationwide in India.
- FactIndia is moving towards E25 as a base fuel and E85-100 fuels for specialized FFVs.
For Mains
Q. Examine how the promotion of Flex-Fuel Vehicles and the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme contributes to India's energy security and climate goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy Security: Reducing crude oil import dependency by leveraging domestic agricultural feedstock for ethanol production.
Keywords: Energy Security · Ethanol Blending · Decarbonization · Internal Combustion Engine · Biofuels
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