Mahindra Unveils Engine For E30+ Ethanol Fuel With Advanced Sensors, Cold-Start Tech | Auto News
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These engines need upgrades like E30+ compatibility (up to 100% ethanol), ethanol sensors for real-time monitoring, and fuel rail or injector heaters for cold starts
The Indian government aims to increase the ethanol blend in petrol to 30 per cent (E30) by 2030. (AI Generated/News18 Hindi)
The debate over E20 fuel in India is gaining momentum, with car owners concerned about vehicle compatibility. In a bold move, Mahindra has announced that its vehicles will go beyond E20, supporting E30+ fuel, signaling a shift toward higher ethanol blends and greener mobility.
Modular NU-IQ Platform
Mahindra has developed the new modular NU-IQ platform, which can accommodate various powertrain options and multiple body styles for upcoming SUVs. Additionally, Mahindra is focusing on the future by developing flex-fuel engines capable of running on E30-rated fuel and beyond.
Mahindra Prepares For Higher-Ethanol Future
As the Indian government aims to increase the ethanol blend in petrol to 30 per cent (E30) by 2030, Mahindra is preparing to introduce engines compatible with this fuel. Upgrades required for these engines include reengineering to run on E30 and higher-rated fuels (up to 100 per cent ethanol-based), ethanol material sensors for real-time ethanol concentration monitoring, and fuel rail and injector heaters for cold starts.
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The Auto Expo 2025 showcased various flex-fuel cars and bikes, although no specific launch timeline for four-wheelers has been revealed yet. Among the highlights were Hyundai’s Creta 1.0 Flex Fuel, Tata’s E85-compatible Punch, Maruti’s Wagon R Flex Fuel, and Toyota’s petrol-electric hybrid powertrain in the Innova Hycross, which can run on E20 and higher-rated fuel.
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