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Honda is expected to unveil a new flex-fuel-compatible motorcycle for the Indian market on July 24. The popular "Shine" series is anticipated to serve as the base. Compatible with gasoline-ethanol blended fuel, the model would align with India's biofuel policy.
Honda in India with a flex-fuel motorcycle on July 24th — that's genuinely thrilling for a spec nerd. Engine control that can run across shifting gasoline-ethanol ratios is unglamorous but seriously sophisticated technology. Interesting too that it's expected to be based on the Shine line. Bringing out a non-EV-only option into mass production has me waiting eagerly for follow-up.
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Feels like it's just aligning with India's biofuel policy. Probably not coming to Japan.
If ethanol works out cheaper, that's welcome from a user's perspective.
Haven't heard the Shine name in ages. Still going strong in India, apparently.
Ethanol blending is better for carbon emissions, but it competes with food crops, which is the sticking point.
Brazil went through plenty of ethanol headaches too, so it's not a cure-all.
If it's Shine-based it's probably starting at 110cc. Curious how fuel economy changes with flex-fuel support.
Does flex-fuel mean it still runs even with ethanol mixed in?
Right, it's an engine that can run on a mix of gasoline and ethanol.
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