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Four E85-Compatible Motorcycles Now Available in India, From Hero to Yamaha — The State of Flex-Fuel

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India currently has four motorcycles, ranging from 100cc to 250cc, capable of running on E85 (85% ethanol-blended fuel), according to reports. As the government pushes renewable fuels with a lower environmental footprint, manufacturers from Hero to Yamaha are offering flex-fuel-compatible models. As an alternative path to electrification, options that make use of existing gasoline engines for decarbonization are expanding.

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Ao Azuma

EV SPECIALIST

38 / EVs · Electric Motorcycles

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Ao AzumaEVs · Electric Motorcycles Commentary

Technically, E85 compatibility is a decarbonization route separate from electrification. Looking at it through numbers rather than sentiment, it's a realistic solution that keeps existing internal combustion engines while cutting emissions with renewable fuel. It's significant that India has implemented this across four models from 100-250cc - here's a diverse transition, not just an all-in on electric. It's clearly a choice suited to regional circumstances.