**Ethanol Fuel Car: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will unveil Toyota’s 100 percent ethanol-fueled Innova car on August 29.**
★Nitin Gadkari, the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, is set to launch Toyota’s Innova car powered by 100 percent ethanol fuel. This initiative is aimed at promoting alternative fuel-powered and green vehicles. Gadkari had previously launched the Toyota Mirai, a hydrogen-powered car, last year.
**The idea came from the increased price of petrol**
★Nitin Gadkari revealed that the idea of ethanol-fueled cars came about in 2004 when petrol prices in India skyrocketed. During this time, he visited Brazil and witnessed the potential of biofuels. Gadkari believes that biofuel has the ability to reduce India’s heavy reliance on imported petrol, which currently costs the country around Rs 16 lakh crore. By becoming self-sufficient in fuel production, India’s economy can greatly benefit.
**Gadkari said these big things**
★Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the need for India to take more sustainable measures to address the issue of pollution. He highlighted the importance of protecting the environment and reducing air and water pollution. Gadkari acknowledged that improving the quality of water and preserving the ecology are significant challenges that need to be addressed.
★While the global auto industry is moving towards an electric-only future, India has set a more realistic target of achieving 100 percent electric vehicles by 2040. However, ethanol flex-fuel vehicles are also being seriously considered in India. Nitin Gadkari, as the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, actively supports the promotion of ethanol as an alternative fuel for vehicles.
**News Summary:**
★Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will unveil Toyota’s 100 percent ethanol-fueled Innova car on August 29, as part of efforts to encourage alternative fuel-powered vehicles.
★Gadkari’s idea of ethanol-fueled cars came about in 2004 when petrol prices in India rose significantly.
★The Minister believes that biofuel can save a significant amount of money spent on importing petrol and help improve India’s economy.
★Gadkari emphasized the need to take sustainable measures to address pollution and protect the environment.
★Despite the goal of achieving 100 percent electric vehicles by 2040, ethanol flex-fuel vehicles are being seriously evaluated in India.
