Ethanol or EVs? India needs both for cleaner mobility, says IFGE

India's shift towards cleaner mobility will require multiple technologies rather than a choice between ethanol and electric vehicles, the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) said, pointing to the continued presence of nearly 300 million internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles on the country's roads.The federation said that ethanol, electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG and hydrogen should form part of a diversified energy strategy. Its comments come amid concerns about the effect of E20 petrol on vehicle mileage and compatibility."The debate should not be framed as ethanol versus EVs India needs both. E20 provides an immediate pathway to reduce crude oil dependence and strengthen energy security, while EVs, hybrids and other technologies continue to scale," said Dilip Patil, Regional Dire