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India’s Auto Giants Quietly Flag E20 Fuel Contamination Risks

While publicly championing India’s push for E20 ethanol-blended fuel, major car manufacturers are privately documenting significant performance risks. Internal test data reviewed by Reuters reveals that industry leaders including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra have identified alarming levels of chloride and moisture contamination within the newly distributed fuel supply.

India’s Auto Giants Quietly Flag E20 Fuel Contamination Risks

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers initially raised concerns regarding fuel quality but abruptly retracted their formal complaints following government pressure and public backlash. Despite this official silence, internal records paint a different picture, suggesting that the current fuel infrastructure struggles to maintain the stringent purity standards required for high-ethanol blends.

Automakers fear these technical deficiencies could lead to long-term engine damage and reliability issues for consumers. Although companies continue to support the national transition toward greener energy, the discrepancy between their public endorsements and internal technical findings reveals a growing friction point between the automotive sector and state energy policy.

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