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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
E20 fuel transition leaves Indian car owners in dilemma. Everything to know
India has transitioned to the 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, popularly known as E20. The government has claimed that this transition took place five years ahead of the original deadline of 2030. While the government claims this transition will reduce vehicular pollution significantly and cut oil import bills, the car owners are worried that the use of E20 petrol will affect the vehicles and their performance significantly. A large number of car and two-wheeler owners in India are concerned about the use of E20 fuel in their vehicles. Social media has been abuzz over the last few days, claiming that ethanol-blended fuel will reduce fuel efficiency, lead to corrosion of the engine parts, and damage several other critical parts of the vehicles. However, the government is claiming that these claims are baseless. Also check these Cars Find more Cars UPCOMING Mahindra e20 NXT 15 kWh 15 kWh 140 km 140 km ₹ 6 - 8 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Mahindra BE 6 79 kWh 79 kWh 682 km 682 km ₹ 18.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Mahindra Thar 2184 cc 2184 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 11.50 Lakhs Compare View Offers Mahindra Scorpio N 2184 cc 2184 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 13.99 Lakhs Compare View Offers Mahindra Thar ROXX 2184 cc 2184 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 12.99 Lakhs Compare View Offers Toyota Fortuner 2755 cc 2755 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 36.05 Lakhs Compare View Offers E20 fuel: Govt's assurance is not enough for vehicle owners, OEMs remain silent Most of the cars manufactured in India before April 2023 are not designed to run on E20 petrol. Many older car owners whose vehicles are built before April 2023, have been reporting mileage drops. They worry that in the long run, the E20 fuel is going to negatively impact their vehicle's engine health. While many car owners on social media have been claiming up to 25 per cent loss of fuel efficiency using the E20 fuel, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has claimed a contradictory result. ARAI said that its controlled tests using the fuel show a much smaller dip of around one to six per cent. Also, it claims to have found no significant wear and tear even after extended use. The Indian government is relying heavily on this ARAI study to reassure the motorists. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) in multiple statements have claimed that the concerns about significant mileage drop and wear tear of critical vehicle components due to E20 fuel are baseless. However, that is not working well to address the concerns of the vehicle owners. Surprisingly, on the other hand, the car manufacturers have kept mum on this. While this situation has created quite a confusion, the vehicle owners have valid reason to be worried. E20 fuel: Can it harm your car or bike? The vehicle owners have legitimate reason to be worried about the use of E20 fuel in their vehicles. If your car or motorcycle or scooter is not certified for E20 petrol, It could accelerate wear and tear to certain components, which include damage to rubber or plastic parts, as well as corrosion to metal parts. However, the extent of damage depends on multiple factors, which includes age, technology etc. For example a BS3 or BS4 vehicle's vulnerability is much higher than a BS6 vehicle. Also, while using E20, the damage for an E10 compatible engine powered vehicle would be slower than an engine older than that. Additionally, it is not like that these damages will occur instantly. The damage to the critical parts will happen over time. On the other hand, people using E20 compatible engine powered vehicle, need not to worry, as their vehicle's engine and other components come complying with the moderation requied to use E20 fuel. Why E20 is bad for older vehicles? Ethanol degrades plastic and rubber components and the fundamental issue behind this is the corrosive nature of ethanol. It draws water because it is a hygroscopic substance, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and holds onto water molecules. This allows ethanol to attract and absorb water from its surroundings, a process that can result in water contamination in fuel tanks, phase separation of petrol and ethanol, and potential damage the engine components. The increased ethanol content in E20 as compared to E10 in your fuel tank is capable of eating away plastic and rubber components that it comes in contact with. Thus, fuel lines, hoses and gaskets that are not compatible with E20 fuel will degrade over time. There would be problems like shrinkage or swelling and cracking from brittleness. If you think not driving much may help your car remain healthy, then you are wrong. Leaving higher-ethanol-blended petrol idle for long periods like weeks or months in the fuel tank of your car could be more damaging to your vehicle. Ethanol is a strong solvent, which can strip away the deposits in the fuel tank. This could result in clogged fuel filters and injectors, leading to poor engine performance and eventually increased maintenance costs owing to frequent visits to workshops and replacement of key parts. While the newer vehicles come equipped with components compatible of E20 fuel, vehicles manufactured between 2012 and 2023 are E10-compliant. The impact would be most on the vehicles manufactured before 2012, while the vehicles built before April 2023 may see less impact or over a longer period. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Mahindra records 26% growth in July 2025 sales, SUVs take the charge
Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in total auto sales for July 2025, with volumes hitting 83,691 units across all segments. The growth in sales was driven by sustained demand within the utility vehicles segment and overseas markets. SUVs alone accounted for 49,871 units sold within the domestic market, marking a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in the segment. The company sold a total of 50,835 utility vehicles during the month, including exports. For its cumulative year-to-date performance, it sold a total of 2,01,938 SUVs in the seven months from January to July 2025. This marks a 22 per cent increase from the 1,65,871 units sold in the corresponding period of FY25. Also check these Cars Find more Cars Mahindra BE 6 79 kWh 79 kWh 682 km 682 km ₹ 18.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Mahindra XEV 9e 79 kWh 79 kWh 656 km 656 km ₹ 21.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Mahindra XUV 3XO 1497 cc 1497 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 7.99 Lakhs Compare View Offers Kia Carens Clavis EV 51.4 kWh 51.4 kWh 490 km 490 km ₹ 17.99 Lakhs Compare View Offers Hyundai Creta EV 51.4 kWh 51.4 kWh 473 km 473 km ₹ 17.99 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING Maruti Suzuki e Vitara 61 kWh 61 kWh 500 km 500 km ₹ 17 - 26 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Mahindra reported total domestic commercial vehicle sales of 21,571 units. The three-wheeler segment saw a strong 164 per cent jump to 9,475 units, up from 3,593 units in the year-ago period. Total exports rose to 2,774 units, marking an 83 per cent Y-o-Y increase. Also Read : Indian EV space seeing good progress with entry of global players, says Mahindra Commenting on the performance, Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of Mahindra's Automotive Division, said, 'In July, we achieved SUV sales of 49,871 units, a growth of 20 per cent, and total vehicle sales of 83,691 units, a 26 per cent growth compared to the same month last year. Our SUV growth has been supported by the recent launch of XUV 3XO 'REVX' Series & the commencement of deliveries for Pack two variants of the BE 6 and XEV 9E models." Mahindra to unveil new Vision concepts on August 15: The upcoming Vision concept models will be unveiled at the company's highly anticipated Freedom NU event on August 15, 2025 Mahindra is working on four new concept models to be underpinned by an all-new platform, expected to be compatible with petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric powertrains. The Vision.S, Vision.X, and Vision.T will be unveiled at the company's 'Freedom_Nu' event on August 15, 2025. This new range will likely be positioned as global offerings in an attempt to fuel Mahindra's overseas expansion. Teasers are out for all, showcasing rugged design elements with modern architecture. The Vision.T features a boxy design with dual-purpose tyres, a clamshell bonnet, and a butch bumper, and it is expected to be an evolution of the Mahindra Thar.e concept that was unveiled alongside the Global Pik Up in August 2023. The Vision.S concept features an upright front-end, flared arches, and a clamshell bonnet with vents, suggesting a performance-oriented model. The Vision.X, on the other hand, is expected to be the XEV 7e, which is the electric version of the Mahindra XUV700. It bears a similar silhouette to the XUV700 while bringing an EV-centric design. The is likely an evolution of the 2023 Global Pik Up Concept. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
