Toyota to launch 100% Ethanol-powered Camry in August?

The flex-fuel Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid was showcased in India last year.

Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has stated that we will soon have vehicles that run on 100% ethanol in India. He was speaking during an event held in Nagpur.

Gadkari also revealed that Toyota was set to launch the flex-fuel version of the Camry in the country in August this year. It must be noted that the minister had made a similar statement at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers' (SIAM) summit last year as well.

A flex-fuel engine can run on petrol blended with ethanol or methanol or pure ethanol. Vehicles powered by flex-fuel engines are currently available in a few international markets, including Brazil, USA and Canada.

In October 2022, Toyota showcased the flex-fuel Corolla Altis Hybrid in India. The car uses a 1.8-litre engine producing 101 BHP and 142.2 Nm. The engine is paired with a 72 BHP electric motor and a 1.3 kWh battery pack.

Source: News18