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Detailed explanation-1: -TVS Motor Company today launched India’s first ethanol-based motorcycle – the TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 – priced at Rs 120,000. At this price, the ethanol-powered Apache 200 Fi E100 is Rs 9,000 more expensive than the petrol-powered 200 4V.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is, in fact, the very first two-wheeler in the country that can run on ethanol-based fuel. The Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 was launched by Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari, CEO of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant, and Chairman, TVS Motor Company, Venu Srinivasan.

Detailed explanation-3: -NEW DELHI: Chennai-based TVS Motor Company Friday launched the country’s first ethanol-powered motorcycle TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 to help bring down crude imports and reduce air pollution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bajaj Pulsar NS160 The brand has now showcased its first ethanol-powered motorcycle. It is the Pulsar NS160. Because ethanol is corrosive in nature, Bajaj had to rework the internals of the engine. The 160.3 cc engine now produces 16.6 bhp and 14.6 Nm.

Detailed explanation-5: -Coming to the power source, Honda Click 160 is powered by a 157cc single-cylinder fuel-injected liquid-cooled engine. It churns out 15 bhp and works in combination with a CVT automatic transmission. It is to be noted that the scooter can also fuel with 20 per cent ethanol in it.