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These days, there is a heated debate among drivers and automobile lovers on the decision of mixing ethanol in petrol with the aim of promoting green energy and environmental protection in India. Meanwhile, the central government of the country has once again issued an official and clear statement on this issue, rejecting the common concern of vehicle owners in which it was being claimed that the mileage of vehicles suddenly drops rapidly due to the use of only E-20 i.e. petrol containing 20 percent ethanol. While assuring the drivers of various parts of the country, the responsible officials of the Government and Petroleum Ministry have clearly said that the amount of ethanol is not the only reason behind the decrease in the mileage of any vehicle, but many other important factors are also deeply involved behind it, from technical maintenance to the manners of driving on the road. This statement of the government is considered very important at a time when vehicle owners from metropolitan cities to small towns of the country were continuously expressing their concerns regarding fuel efficiency.
Does adding ethanol really reduce the mileage of vehicles?
This question has been revolving in the minds of millions of car and bike drivers of the country for a long time whether the government’s increase in the amount of ethanol in petrol to 20 percent has had any negative impact on the fuel consumption i.e. mileage of their vehicles. Responding to this common perception, it has been argued by experts and government circles that adding bio-fuel or ethanol to petrol may have a slight effect on the combustion process, but it is not completely technically correct to directly consider it as the sole reason for the huge decline in mileage. The main goal of ethanol blending in petrol is to free the country from foreign dependence on crude oil imports and to reduce carbon emissions so that the environment can be kept clean. The government also says that the engines of new vehicles equipped with modern technology are being designed in such a way that they can easily digest E-20 fuel without any major technical failure and continue to perform better.
Other hidden and main factors reducing vehicle mileage
When it comes to the mileage of vehicles, vehicle manufacturers and automobile experts believe that apart from the type of fuel, many other practical and mechanical factors also play a big role in it. First of all, lack of regular servicing of the vehicle and dirty air filter and spark plug weakens the efficiency of the engine due to which the vehicle starts consuming more fuel. Apart from this, low tire pressure also puts unnecessary load on the engine of the vehicle, due to which there is a huge drop in mileage. Heavy traffic and urban driving style with frequent clutch-brake use also directly affects fuel efficiency. Temperature fluctuations in different geographical areas of the country, excessive use of air conditioners (AC), especially in summers, are as responsible for reducing mileage as is the composition of the fuel. Therefore, it is not logical to blame ethanol alone.
Technical preparation of automobile industry and vehicle manufacturers
Keeping in mind this ambitious E-20 blending program of the government, all the major automobile companies of the country and the world have already started making necessary technical changes in the engines of their new models. Most of the modern cars and two-wheelers coming in the market today are being launched with E20 Compatible engines, in which special types of fuel lines and rubber components are used so that the effect of ethanol does not damage any part of the engine. Vehicle manufacturers also say that compared to older models, vehicles with new BS-6 Phase-2 and RDE norms are environment-friendly as well as capable of controlling fuel consumption better. The government and the automobile industry are continuously working together in this direction so that the consumers of the country not only get environmentally clean fuel but also do not have unnecessary financial burden on their pockets and the performance of the vehicles remains excellent.
Important suggestions and future outline for drivers
If you are also concerned about the mileage of your vehicle and want your vehicle to give better fuel efficiency, then you should take special care of some important things. First of all, get your vehicle serviced on time, keep checking the quality of engine oil and always maintain the correct air pressure in the tires as prescribed by the company. Along with this, avoid unnecessary idling (Idle Driving) and make a habit of switching off the engine of the vehicle at traffic signals so that fuel can be saved. This clear stand of the Government of India makes it clear that the country is rapidly moving towards sustainable energy and self-reliance, in which ethanol blending is a very important and essential step. In the coming days, as charging infrastructure and green fuel technology become more mature, all mileage related doubts in the minds of consumers will be completely removed and the country will move strongly towards a green future.