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Toyota Kirloskar Motor advocates diverse green technologies to reduce fossil fuel dependence in India
Industry News- Sep 07,23
TKM's goal is to provide a wider range of clean energy technology choices, encompassing hybrid, electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric, and flex-fuel vehicles, in line with the government's agenda to reduce fossil fuel dependency.
According to a senior executive at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India must embrace a variety of green technologies, including electric, hybrid, and flex-fuel compliant powertrains in automobiles, to decrease its reliance on fossil fuels. In line with the nation's objectives, the automaker intends to incorporate diverse powertrain options in its vehicles, catering to a broad spectrum of customers across various price points.
"We require all these technologies to transition away from fossil fuels like petrol and diesel. There is still much work to be done, even with the adoption of these green technologies," stated Vikram Gulati, the Country Head and Executive Vice-President of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), during an interview with PTI.
TKM's goal is to provide a wider range of clean energy technology choices, encompassing hybrid, electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric, and flex-fuel vehicles, in line with the government's agenda to reduce fossil fuel dependency.
"We are eager to adopt all environmentally friendly technologies so that customers in countries like India have a more extensive selection," emphasised Gulati. He stressed that all these technologies play a crucial role in replacing fossil fuel dependency in a country like India.
Gulati pointed out that there are potential synergies in terms of common components across different technology paths, reducing the need for substantial investments in upgrading manufacturing facilities by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Responding to a query about TKM's investment plans for upgrading its production centres, Gulati noted that the industry should focus on cost reduction for vehicles running on alternative fuels through localization efforts, while the government can support these efforts with conducive policies.
He also highlighted the adaptability of existing manufacturing facilities to produce flex-fuel compliant engines, expediting the transition to the ethanol energy pathway.
TKM recently unveiled a prototype of the world's first BS VI (Stage II) electrified flex-fuel vehicle. Despite the lower energy density of ethanol, the challenge with flex-fuel vehicles, Gulati explained, can be mitigated globally by introducing electrified flex-fuel vehicles that combine a flex-fuel engine with an electric powertrain.
Gulati noted the abundant availability of sugarcane, excess food grains, and significant biomass waste, which can be harnessed to produce ethanol, potentially replacing a substantial portion of petrol consumption in a relatively short time frame.
He highlighted the growth of ethanol blending in petrol in India, from 1.53 per cent in 2013-14 to 11.5 per cent in March 2023, leading to a reduction in the oil import bill by Rs 41,500 crore. Additionally, in 2020-21, ethanol blending resulted in the reduction of 26 million barrels of petrol, saving Rs 10,000 crore. The implementation of E20 (20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol) by April 2025 is expected to save India Rs 35,000 crore annually in its oil import bill and reduce PM2.5 emissions by up to 14 per cent compared to petrol.
Source: Business Standard
Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Green Technologies
Fossil Fuel Dependence
Electric Vehicles
Flex-Fuel
Clean Energy
Automotive Industry
Ethanol Blending
Fuel Efficiency
Vikram Gulati
BS VI (Stage II)
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