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Hero Unveils Flex-Fuel Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, With Rollout Across the Full Lineup Planned

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India's Hero MotoCorp has unveiled flex-fuel versions of the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, compatible with ethanol-blended fuel. They support everything from E20 to E85, with the potential to be redesigned for E100 compatibility as well. The models launch in July in Delhi and parts of Maharashtra. The company plans to extend flex-fuel versions across all 12 of its models over the next two years, saying the added cost will stay within 4-5% over the standard versions.

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Shinji Hanoura

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Shinji HanouraNew Models · Scoops Commentary

Everyone talks about EVs, but I find it interesting that flex-fuel is another answer entirely. It can drink anything from E20 to E85, and can even be redesigned for E100 compatibility. It's a technically realistic approach that leans into decarbonization while making use of existing combustion-engine assets. Including how they kept the added cost to just 4-5%, this is a bike I want to take apart and study.