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The study, commissioned by the Centre, also found that E20 fuel provides better acceleration, improved ride quality and approximately 30% lower carbon emissions compared to E10 fuel.
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Critically examine the implications of E20 petrol on fuel economy and carbon emissions, particularly in the context of India's transportation sector.
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Which type of fuel can reduce fuel economy by 2-6% compared to other fuels?
E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, is known to decrease fuel economy by 2-6% compared to other fuels.
What percentage lower are the carbon emissions from E20 fuel compared to E10 fuel?
E20 fuel has approximately 30% lower carbon emissions than E10 fuel, making it a more environmentally friendly option.
Nitin Gadkari is the relevant official in which capacity?
Nitin Gadkari is the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, which makes him relevant to discussions on E20 petrol.
Consider the following statements regarding E20 petrol's characteristics: 1. E20 fuel provides better acceleration and improved ride quality. 2. E20 fuel has approximately 30% lower carbon emissions than E10 fuel. 3. Nitin Gadkari is the inventor of E20 fuel. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because it directly matches fact #3. Statement 2 is also correct as it aligns with fact #4. However, statement 3 is incorrect because fact #5 only mentions Nitin Gadkari's role without implying he invented E20 fuel.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: E20 fuel can reduce fuel economy by 2-6% compared to other fuels. Statement-II: This reduction in fuel economy is due to the increased complexity of the fuel composition. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct as per fact #2. However, statement 2 is incorrect because it provides an unsubstantiated reason for the fuel economy reduction; fact #2 only mentions the range of reduction without explaining its cause.