Ethanol or EV – The Future Alternative for India’s Automotive Energy Industry

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The research paper compares economic performance before deciding on whether to choose ethanol or electric cars against petroleum products in India. For India’s serious air pollution problems, energy security concerns and rapid urbanization, it is important changing to sustainable transport modes. This study examines how India’s policies concerning EVs and ethanol, market trends for these vehicles as well as technological advancement would promote them as cleaner alternatives to vehicles using internal combustion engines. Government of India introduced plans to make the country pacesetter in manufacturing Electric Vehicles by unveiling NEMMP 2020 all along the FAME program. India’s EV market is set for significant growth despite facing challenges like high costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns over range. The projections have indicated that the electric vehicle industry will be able to command 40% market share by the year 2030. In contrast, ethanol produced from agricultural products presents an attractive means of cutting down oil imports and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Indian Government’s Ethanol Blending Programme has made big strides, with a target of 20% ethanol-blended petrol set for 2025. Moreover, production of ethanol is beneficial to rural economies and provides job opportunities; however, there are still questions about feedstock availability and technology. This essay evaluates technical feasibility, environmental benefits and impacts on infrastructure requirement as well as consumer choice for both alternatives through a thorough review of secondary sources like scholarly articles or government documents among others. In its conclusion, the research presents policy recommendations aimed at increasing EV adoption to ensure a sustainable and economically viable future for India’s automobile sector.

Keywords: Economic performance, ethanol, petroleum products, charging infrastructure, technological advancement

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Akash tiwari. Ethanol or EV – The Future Alternative for India’s Automotive Energy Industry. Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications. 2024; ():-.
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