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India court rules eco-fuel damaged car, orders compensation or replacement

A consumer court in Chhattisgarh, India, has ruled that a driver is entitled to compensation or a replacement vehicle after claiming that the country's eco-friendly, ethanol-blended fuel damaged his car. This landmark decision could encourage other vehicle owners experiencing similar issues to pursue legal action. The E20 fuel program, aimed at reducing oil imports and emissions, has faced criticism for its rapid implementation and lack of alternative fuel options. AI

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India court rules eco-fuel damaged car, orders compensation or replacement

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Driver claims India’s eco-friendly fuel damaged his car. Court agrees

    In a ruling that could expose carmakers to greater liability over India’s ethanol-blended fuel policy, an Indian consumer court has ‌ordered Maruti Suzuki to provide a new car to a customer who alleged mandatory E20 fuel damaged his car. The first-of-its-kind ruling is likely to …