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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 22 MIN

Idhu petrol ah? Seeni thanniya?

from Evolve with PS · host Praveen Simon

India is moving from E20 to E85 faster than most people expected.On paper, ethanol fuel looks like a smart answer to petrol imports and rising fuel costs. It can reduce crude oil dependency, support domestic production, and make fuel cheaper per litre.But for you as a vehicle owner, the real questions are different.Will your car support E85?Will your mileage drop?Is cheaper fuel actually cheaper per kilometre?And are we reducing oil dependency by increasing pressure on water and agriculture?This video breaks down why India is pushing ethanol fuel, how E20 became a stepping stone to E85, why flex-fuel vehicles matter, and why the hidden cost of ethanol may not show up at the petrol pump.Topics covered:E20 vs E85Ethanol blending in IndiaFlex-fuel vehiclesPetrol import dependencyMileage drop with ethanolWater footprint of ethanolWhy E85 may first work for fleetsWhether E85 is actually good for Indian consumers

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