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Detailed explanation-1: -Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari Launched Toyota’s first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India today which would run on 100% petrol as well as 20 to 100% blended ethanol and electric power.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s minister Nitin Gadkari launched Toyota’s first-of-its-kind pilot project on a flex fuel-strong hybrid electric vehicle (FFV-SHEV). The new vehicle can run on 100 per cent ethanol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry has released guidelines regarding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) and Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV). The Automobile Manufacturers are advised to manufacture the vehicles complying with BS-6 Norms within a period of six months.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV)

Detailed explanation-5: -The Toyota Corolla Altis Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FFV-SHEV) is powered by a 1.8-liter ethanol-compatible gasoline hybrid engine.