Fuel controversy continues: Legal action filed over E20 usage; Royal Enfield introduces new color option for the Guerrilla 450 model
In the world of motorcycles, Royal Enfield has made a splash with the unveiling of the Guerrilla 450 in a new colorway, Shadow Ash. The bike, with its olive-green fuel tank and blacked-out detailing, is the latest addition to the company's lineup, joining the Triumph Speed T4, Yezdi Motorcycles Roadster, TVS RTX 300, and Honda CB350RS. The Guerrilla 450 with the Shadow Ash colorway also comes equipped with Royal Enfield's Tripper Dash console.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Union Government's Ethanol Blending Programme. The petition argues that forcing consumers to use only E20 petrol violates their fundamental rights and deprives them of informed choice. The plea states that millions of Indians are unaware that the petrol sold nationwide is blended with ethanol.
The petitioner claims that using E20 petrol can lead to engine corrosion, damage to rubber and plastic parts, reduced fuel efficiency, and higher maintenance costs. Moreover, vehicles manufactured before April 2023, and even many recent BS-VI models, are not designed to run on E20.
On a different note, the toll charges on the Atal Setu and its approach roads, which were earlier levied on all categories of vehicles, have been partially modified. The toll exemption for electric vehicles on the Atal Setu is expected to promote wider adoption of clean mobility in the state. Electric four-wheelers and buses have been exempted from paying toll on the Atal Setu, formerly known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). The Atal Setu is an impressive 21.8 km long sea bridge in Maharashtra.
The price of the Guerrilla 450 with the Shadow Ash colorway is ₹2.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). However, the search results did not provide information about who filed the PIL in the Supreme Court protesting the government's ethanol blending mandate.
In conclusion, while the motorcycle industry continues to evolve with new models and colourways, the debate over ethanol blending in petrol persists, with concerns about its impact on vehicles and consumers' rights. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments.
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