Mercedes-Benz to Power Vehicles with Biodiesel in India
May 4, 2016http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Mercedes-Benz-to-power-vehicles-with-bio-diesel-Gadkari/articleshow/52009725.cms
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German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has offered to power its cars and other vehicles with biodiesel in India. This follows the bar set by the Supreme Court on registration of diesel-run SUVs and high-end cars with engine capacity of 2000 CC and above in the National Capital Region.
Mercedes has already sent a letter to Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stating that the company will use 100% biodiesel in their cars and trucks. The minister also said that major automobile companies have shown their willingness to use biodiesel and other such products, which would be a major step in minimizing high pollution levels.
Gadkari said it would be his ministry's initiative to promote such biofuel and it will also be encouraged for use in highways building machinery and equipment.
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