Biodiesel

Govt to exempt EVs, alternative fuel-powered vehicles from permit requirements, says union road minister Nitin Gadkari

We have decided to exempt EVs and all vehicles including autorickshaws, buses, taxis run on alternative fuel like ethanol, biodiesel, CNG, methanol and biofuel, from permit requirements, Nitin Gadkari said.

Govt imposes restrictions on imports of biofuels, ethyl alcohol, other denatured spirits

The import of these items, which was free earlier, will now only be allowed for non-fuel purpose on actual user basis.

Bacteria can breakdown biodiesel waste into useful products

Biodiesel production is generally expensive due to the cost of disposal of crude glycerol.