ARAI's study on E20 fuel impact may be made public
Government agencies are considering releasing the ARAI study on E20 fuel's impact. This report, submitted in June 2024, studied E10-compatible vehicles. Fuel consumption increased slightly for two-wheelers and cars in the study. Mass emissions met regulatory requirements for all vehicles tested. The release aims to remove misconceptions among vehicle users about E20 fuel.
In New Delhi, there is a push to make the Automotive Research Association of India's (ARAI) study on the impact of E20 fuel on E10-compatible vehicles public, as government agencies aim to address misconceptions among vehicle users. The study, which examined specific two-wheelers and cars, showed that fuel consumption increased by 1-6% for E10-compliant two-wheelers, met regulatory emission standards, and increased by 2-4% for BS-IV cars, and 2-3% for BS-VI-compliant cars.
The Petroleum Ministry directed ARAI and IOCL, in collaboration with SIAM, to conduct the research in June 2021, with the report being submitted in June 2024. Government agencies believe releasing the study would clarify that E20 fuel does not negatively affect engines, thereby dispelling concerns raised in Parliament.
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