SIAM conducts master class on ethanol usage

New Delhi In line with the vision to promote ethanol through their year-round activities, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) conducted their 'first master class' titled 'US experience on usage of higher blends of ethanol in transportation'. The master class was conducted by expert speaker Brian H West, academic researcher, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and was supported by the US Grain Council.

The master class initiative focussed on pedagogy and coaching style by mentoring stakeholders on various advancements in the automotive technology-related subjects and processes in the field. The session gave an overview of vehicle performance, drivability and durability database information to highlight customer experience on usage of higher blends of ethanol on existing vehicles. The program witnessed participation from several experts, academia, and other stakeholder associations.

The master class was driven under the banner of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), government of India - SIAM ethanol awareness campaign for the promotion of ethanol as a viable transportation fuel. India's ethanol blending program is being monitored at the highest level of the government and the PMO is directly monitoring the progress towards the E-20 goal of 2025.

Prashant K Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM, said: "India embarks upon new priorities in the decarbonisation of mobility, and in its endeavour, ethanol finds a prominent place in the country's transportation decarbonization initiative. Niti Aayog and a group of secretaries from different ministries, under Niti Aayog, mandated SIAM for promoting ethanol, starting from debunking myths around ethanol."