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Watch: India achieves 20% ethanol blending: what E20, E85 and E100 mean| The Hindu explained

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India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol, five years ahead of schedule, and is now preparing for higher blends such as E85 and E100. But what does this mean for consumers? Will fuel become cheaper? Will your vehicle’s mileage drop? And can all cars run on higher ethanol blends? The Hindu explains.

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