KATHMANDU: India has proposed new rules to allow vehicles to use higher ethanol-blended fuels such as E85 and E100. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported petroleum products. India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a…

KATHMANDU; The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the temporary nationwide sale of E15 fuel. The move aims to ease rising fuel prices and increase supply. The waiver allows E15 sales from May 1 to May 20, 2026. Officials…

KATHMANDU: The Council of Ministers approved the ‘Order on mixing ethanol in petrol, 2082’ at a meeting held on Monday. The proposal was tabled by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies. With this decision, the legal framework for ethanol…

KATHMANDU: After reaching its 20% ethanol blending target, the Indian government is now moving towards a 27% blend in petrol. A new fuel, E27, is being developed, India media reports. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been asked to…

KATHMANDU: The world is seeing a paradigm shift toward cleaner energy solutions as the use of alternative energy is on the rise. This has driven the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) globally. This transition presents complex challenges for countries like…