Methanol

Country facing 'economic crisis' due to crude imports, says Nitin Gadkari; blames OPEC countries for oil price hike

India is the third largest importer of crude oil and rising international oil prices are inflating domestic transport fuel costs in a strong demand environment.

Govt to exempt EVs, alternative fuel-powered vehicles from permit requirements, says union road minister Nitin Gadkari

We have decided to exempt EVs and all vehicles including autorickshaws, buses, taxis run on alternative fuel like ethanol, biodiesel, CNG, methanol and biofuel, from permit requirements, Nitin Gadkari said.

Methanol to cut India's oil import bill by 30%, says union transport minister Nitin Gadkari

Methanol is a clean burning drop-in fuel which can replace both petrol and diesel in transportation; and LPG, wood and kerosene in cooking fuel.

Govt plans double decker luxury public transport buses in five routes from Delhi, to run on alternative fuels

The government is looking to revamp public transport through introduction of double decker luxury buses run on alternative fuels, with an aim to curb private vehicle use, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday

Samsung Shows Fuel Cell Laptop

Samsung's Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) dock can power a Q35 ultraportable notebook for 8 hours a day for a full month.