The Hindu·3 min read·medium
SIAM withdraws earlier letter to Govt that had flagged chloride-related concerns with E20
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Saptaparno Ghosh
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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has withdrawn a letter that previously alleged E20 fuel caused corrosion and wear in vehicle parts. SIAM stated the data required further authentication, effectively retracting its challenge to the government's stance on blended fuel safety.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) late on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) withdrew its earlier letter to the government that had flagged concerns about vehicular parts experiencing either corrosion or wear due to the high chloride presence in E20 fuel, saying the data would require further authentication.
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