In a proud moment, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the world's first prototype of the BS6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari said that this innovative vehicle is based on the Innova Hycross and is engineered to adhere to India's stricter emission standards, marking it as the first-ever BS6 (Stage II) Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle prototype globally.
According to Gadkari, the forthcoming stages for this prototype encompass meticulous refinement, homologation, and certification processes.
“Ethanol being an indigenous, eco-friendly, and renewable fuel holds promising prospects for India. The emphasis of the Modi Government on ethanol aligns with objectives of attaining energy self-sufficiency, doubling farmers' income, transitioning them to Urjadata while continuing to support them as Annadata, and positively impacting the environment,” said Gadkari.