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‘Reference’ fuel

Santhosh Kumar 01/11/2023

‘Reference’ fuel upsc mind map
Context
India's achievement
Production of "reference" petrol and diesel
Joining select group of nations
For
High-quality fuel production
Why
Use of reference fuels
For testing automobiles
Developer
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Purposes
Engine development
Performance assessment
Ensuring operability
Across
Global climatic conditions
Calibration and testing
Of
Vehicles
Benefits
Replace imports
Ensure reliable supply
Lower cost
For
Vehicle manufacturers
Testing agencies
Quality
Premium products
Higher octane numbers
Than
Normal fuels

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