Hero MotoCorp launches flex-fuel Splendor, HF Deluxe; ties bet to India's energy security
Hero rolled out E20-E85 ethanol-compatible variants of Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe, priced 4% above standard but offered at parity during launch. CEO Chitale frames the move as aligned with cutting India's 85% fuel import dependence and is lobbying for GST incentives to scale adoption.
Hero MotoCorp launched flex-fuel variants of Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe running on E20-E85 ethanol blends, priced 4% higher but offered at parity during launch. CEO Chitale links push to India's energy security and seeks GST incentives.