Nitin Gadkari launches world's first BS 6 Stage II Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle Prototype
Author: BI Bureau
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled a historic achievement - the world's first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II 'Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle'. Developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, this groundbreaking vehicle was introduced in New Delhi in the esteemed presence of Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Mahendra Nath Pandey. The event also welcomed prominent figures such as Toyota's MD & CEO, Masakazu Yoshimura, and Kirloskar Systems Limited's MD & CEO, Geetanjali Kirloskar. Dignitaries including diplomats from the Japanese Embassy, high-ranking officials, and advisors graced the occasion.
During his speech, Nitin Gadkari highlighted the immense promise of ethanol as an indigenous, eco-friendly, and renewable fuel for India's future. He underscored how the Modi Government's focus on ethanol aligns seamlessly with pivotal objectives: achieving energy self-sufficiency, doubling farmers' income, promoting "Urjadata" alongside "Annadata," and fostering a positive environmental impact. Gadkari remarked that the day the ethanol economy reaches INR 2 lakh crores, the agricultural growth rate will escalate from 12% to an impressive 20%. Gadkari also touched upon innovative biofuel initiatives, mentioning the bamboo-based bio-ethanol manufacturing in Numaligarh, Assam.
The innovative vehicle showcased is built upon the Innova Hycross platform and meticulously engineered to meet India's stringent emission standards. This debut marks a historic milestone, as it's the world's first BS 6 (Stage II) Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle prototype. Gadkari revealed that the coming stages for this prototype involve rigorous refinement, homologation, and certification processes.
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