Bajaj Auto to showcase ethanol-powered motorcycles

Bajaj Auto, a leading manufacturer of motorcycles, scooters, and auto rickshaws, is preparing to introduce several new clean energy vehicles. While speaking to a private TV channel, CEO Rajiv Bajaj announced that the company will soon launch a new CNG motorcycle, following the recent debut of the Freedom 125, the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle. Furthermore,

Customers should be encouraged to buy hybrid technology cars: Maruti Suzuki Chairman

Maruti Suzuki is set to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming months. Chairman R.C. Bhargava announced in his address to shareholders in the company’s 2023-24 annual report. The automaker is also anticipating a new policy framework that supports various clean technologies, including CNG, biogas, and ethanol. Bhargava expressed optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

India to allow diversion of 1.7 mn tons of sugar for ethanol

As the world’s second-biggest sugar producer, India had previously directed sugar mills not to use cane juice or syrup for ethanol due to concerns over production as drought hit key producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka. The government opted to permit the diversion of cane juice and B-heavy molasses for ethanol production, capping it at

India targets 20% ethanol blending by next year

The Indian government aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending by next year, with half of the ethanol sourced from sugar and the other half from grains. The government’s challenge is balancing the interests of all stakeholders, particularly in the sugar sector. Consumers seek stable prices, while farmers demand higher Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP). Government’s

Ethanol used in petrol now more from maize, damaged foodgrains

This is the first time that the contribution of grains to India’s ethanol production has surpassed 50% — from 27.1% in 2022-23, 16.7% in 2021-22, 13.6% in 2020-21, 9.2% in 2019-20, 5% in 2018-19 and zero in 2017-18. In the current supply year (November 2023-October 2024), sugar mills and distilleries supplied 401 crore litres of

EVs, ethanol blends gaining traction in Indian auto sector’s fuel transition

India’s automotive industry stands at a critical juncture, with electric vehicles (EVs) gaining traction while ethanol, a biofuel derived primarily from sugarcane, emerges as a viable and immediate solution to reduce the country’s oil import dependency and improve air quality. The government’s ambitious target of achieving a 20 per cent ethanol blend with petrol by

Top 5 companies making ethanol in India

The blending of ethanol with motor fuels has gained focus over the last few years due to decarbonisation path adopted by government. Ethanol is produced in India as a byproduct of the sugar industry and is sourced from sugarcane. Major sugar producers in India have emerged as significant ethanol producers. In the past, businesses that

Jakson Green wins NTPC order to produce 4G ethanol

Jakson Green said it has bagged an order from state-owned NTPC for setting up a plant to produce 4G ethanol from flue gas. The proposed plant at Lara in Chhattisgarh will produce 10 tonnes per day (TPD) of 4G ethanol from flue gases emitted from power plants, a company statement said. Using the latest carbon

Raízen opens world’s largest 2G ethanol plant

Raízen, the world’s largest sugarcane ethanol producer, has opened its second plant for Second Generation (2G) Ethanol in the city of Guariba, in the state of São Paulo. The milestone project reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and energy transition. Recognized for being one of the biggest large-scale producers of sugarcane by-products, such as ethanol

The first alcohol engine to revolutionize mobility

Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) have just been able to get huge success in fuel cells (FC) technology recently. Shown which way to go is they have devised a highly-effective ethanol-based fuel cell that could turn on its ears all transportation and mobility as we know them. In contrast to most fuel