Mercedes-Benz has proposed shifting its entire variety of diesel passenger and business cars to run on biodiesel. This proposition can be found in the wake of the Delhi diesel restriction that disallows sales of diesel automobiles with engines larger than 2,000 cc. The interim restriction was at first slated to end on March 31, however, was extended till additional notification.
“Mercedes has written me a letter that they can utilize 100 % biodiesel in their buses and cars,” roadway transportation and highways minister Nitin Gadkari stated. He went on to include, “Mercedes India chief has informed me that the standards which we have actually prescribed for biodiesel can be easily used to power their motors.”
The officials are anticipated to issue an alert on the matter quickly. Nitin Gadkari stated he was currently in talks with the petroleum ministry to make bio-diesel available at fuel pumps. He likewise pointed out that other manufacturers, such as JCB had actually proposed a comparable move. The switch to biodiesel will assist keep the emissions in check. It is a cleaner source of energy as compared to basic diesel and is eco-friendly.
Mercedes has been among the worst hit by the diesel restriction. More than ten cars from the automaker’s line-up can not be offered in Delhi, considering that their motors are larger than 2.0-litre capability. The biodiesel proposal might enable the company to resume sales in the capital. Mercedes has told about its annoyance with the ban and went on to say it had been difficult to get investments.
