What happened: Union government’s Parliament statement on BS-III and E20
The Union government stated in Parliament that some BS-III vehicles may require replacement of rubber parts and gaskets if they are operated using E20 fuel.
E20 fuel is a petrol-ethanol blend containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari connected the replacement need to findings from a study referenced in the statement.
Which BS-III vehicles were covered
The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s statement, as reported, set out a specific vehicle subset:
The statement’s scope was limited to BS-III vehicles introduced from April 1, 2005 and manufactured before 2016.
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