The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to formally recognise 100% ethanol-fuelled vehicles in emission provisions.
The regulatory update replaces references to E85 with E85 or E100, stipulating that the fuels can only be used in vehicles designed as flex-fuel by original equipment manufacturers.
The government noted the policy supports domestic fuel production and net-zero targets, while industry leaders pointed to challenges regarding vehicle adoption and retail availability.