News Context: Ethanol 100 fuel was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
About Ethanol 100:
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- A cleaner and greener alternative to gasoline.
- It is a blend of 92 to 94 percent ethanol, 4 to 5 percent motor spirit to provide colour to flame and 1.5 percent Co-solvent higher saturated alcohol.
- Significance:
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- It produces lower emissions of greenhouse gases, a reduction by around 63% on well to wheel basis.
- Its high-octane rating makes it suitable for high-performance engines, ensuring enhanced efficiency and power output.
- Significant reductions in foreign exchange savings.
