100% ethanol-powered car to be launched in October

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that a car running on 100% ethanol is scheduled to be launched in October 2026.

• Fuel: 100% ethanol
• Launch: October 2026
• Feature: Reportedly capable of generating 60% electricity while operating
• Farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were reported to have benefited by ₹45,000 crore from maize-based ethanol production