LAUNCHES FLEX FUEL READY SPLENDOR+ AND HF DELUXE
Rashtra Pratham News Network
New Delhi: Driving sustainable innovation, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today unveiled its first Flex Fuel vehicles — the iconic Splendor+ and HF Deluxe. With this launch, India also welcomes its first Flex Fuel motorcycles in the 100cc segment which is a defining milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner, self-reliant and future-ready mobility. Engineered for everyday commuting, these innovative range of motorcycles are fully compatible with ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85. The new lineup offers consumers a highly practical and convenient mobility solution without compromising on trusted performance or affordable ease of ownership. By significantly lowering the carbon and environmental footprint of daily travel, these motorcycles directly support India’s national objective of reducing economic carbon intensity by 45% by 2030.
The motorcycles were unveiled ahead of World Environment Day in the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) along with Mr. Harshavardhan Chitale, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hero MotoCorp, at an event held in New Delhi.
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said, “India is rapidly advancing the adoption of alternative fuels and cleaner mobility technologies. Hero MotoCorp’s introduction of Flex Fuel motorcycles in the mass segment is a significant step towards reducing crude oil imports, supporting ethanol adoption, empowering farmers, and strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.”
