Published Sep 07, 2014

NEW DELHI: The government plans to conserve finite fossil fuel by initially announcing blending of up to 10% environment-friendly biofuels in diesel for railways and defence sectors, and gradually raising its scope to all diesel vehicles, government officials and industry executives said.

The government will soon initiate inter-ministerial consultations before the Cabinet takes a final view on the matter, officials said. biodieselĀ  is made from virgin or used vegetable oils and animal fats, which is a diesel substitute and requires no engine modifications up to 20% blend.

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