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Maruti Fronx: Bumper Offer on 4th June! Maruti Suzuki to launch first 100% ethanol car; Find out what the price will be

By Samira Vishwas
  • Bye-bye to petrol forever
  • Presence of Union Ministers
  • Technical changes in the engine

Maruti Fronx Flex Fuel Launch Date : A very comforting and revolutionary news has come for the Indian automobile sector and the motorists who are suffering from rising petrol prices in the country. Maruti Suzuki is the largest car manufacturer in the country.Maruti Suzuki) is all set to introduce its first flex-fuel car in India. According to sources, Maruti Suzuki will launch the new flex-fuel model of its popular SUV ‘Fronx’ at a grand event on June 4. This will be a historic milestone in India’s drive towards clean energy and reducing dependence on petrol.

Unveiled in the presence of Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will be present at the unveiling ceremony. The Government of India has in the last few years laid great emphasis on increasing the supply of ethanol blended fuel in the country. This new car from Maruti will accelerate the same government scheme and eco-friendly policies. Maruti had earlier showcased prototypes of this car at the ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo’ and international auto shows, but now the car is all set to hit the roads.

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What exactly is ‘flex-fuel’ technology?

Many people wonder what exactly is Flex-Fuel? In normal petrol cars we can use only petrol or maximum 20% ethanol blended petrol (E20). If 100 percent ethanol is added to it, a normal engine will fail. However, cars equipped with Flex Fuel technology have a special type of fuel system and engine management system installed. This engine can also run on 100 percent pure ethanol i.e. ‘E100’ fuel without any problems. The car can also run on regular petrol if needed, meaning the driver has a flexible choice of fuel.

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Calculation of engine modifications and cost

Ethanol is a fuel that is more corrosive and has a different flammability than gasoline. So Maruti has made several important technical changes in the Franks Flex-Fuel engine, fuel pipes, fuel tank and engine valves. Since these modifications require advanced technology, this flex-fuel car is likely to be slightly more expensive than the regular petrol model. However, since ethanol is much cheaper than petrol, experts predict that the extra cost of buying a car will be recovered in just a few months.

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Franks will be a game changer for the Indian market

Maruti Suzuki had earlier showcased the ‘E85’ (85% ethanol)-powered Franks in Japan and the flex-fuel model of the ‘Wagon R’ in India. However, the Franks to be officially launched in the Indian market could be the first 100% ‘E100’ compliant car in the country. The official announcement of the car’s price and commercial sale timings is likely to be made on June 4. With this move by Maruti, other companies like Tata, Mahindra and Hyundai will also launch their flex-fuel cars at a faster pace in the future. If the number of ethanol pumps increases across the country, it will no doubt be a ‘game changer’ decision that will change the face of the Indian auto sector.

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