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NDTV compares petrol, ethanol, flex fuel and electric cars
NDTV··16 Jun
NDTV reported on how urban Indian drivers can compare savings across petrol, ethanol-blended fuel, flex-fuel vehicles and electric cars. The report examined mileage, running costs and practical trade-offs as India expands E20 and discusses higher ethanol blends.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The cheapest vehicle fuel depends on real-world mileage and charging or refuelling access.
- Ethanol blends can cut oil dependence but may affect efficiency differently across cars.
- EVs can offer low running cost but need upfront affordability and reliable charging.
What's Happening
- NDTV compared urban savings across petrol, ethanol, flex fuel and EV options.
- India is expanding ethanol blending in petrol.
- Consumers are weighing fuel economy against infrastructure and purchase cost.
Mobility Shift
- E20 means petrol blended with 20% ethanol.
- Flex-fuel cars can run on higher ethanol blends if designed for them.
- EV savings depend heavily on electricity tariffs, usage pattern and battery costs.
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