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Product & technology
What is E100 fuel and how is it different from regular ethanol blends?
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E100 means 100% ethanol — pure ethanol, not blended with petrol or diesel. Most Indian filling stations sell E10 or E20 (10–20% ethanol blended with petrol). OttoE100 runs entirely on E100, with no fossil-fuel component, giving the full emission and cost benefits of ethanol.
What capacity does OttoE100 produce?
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9 kVA single-phase 230V AC, 50 Hz. A 25 kVA variant is on the roadmap. Both share the same engine platform and certification lineage.
How much fuel does it consume?
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Between 2.8 and 3.2 litres per hour, depending on load. This is validated from 100+ run hours across three functional prototypes.
Is the noise level lower than diesel?
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Yes — the OttoE100 is designed as a silent-series unit. Final DG-set noise certification is in progress at ARAI and will be published with the CPCB IV+ TAC in December 2026.
Cost & supply
Is ethanol cheaper than diesel?
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Yes, on a per-litre basis ethanol is currently around ₹65 vs diesel at ₹95 (mid-2026 prices in India). Combined with comparable consumption rates, this typically translates into 15–30% lower fuel OpEx.
Is ethanol available reliably across India?
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India is rapidly scaling ethanol production under the National Biofuel Policy and ethanol blending mandate. Supply is reliable through PSU oil-marketing companies (HPCL, BPCL, IOCL) in most industrial zones, and Agnipankh actively works with customers to plan refill logistics for their specific sites.
What is the payback period vs a diesel genset?
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Depends on your monthly run hours and diesel cost. As a rough guide, a facility consuming 500 L/month of diesel at ₹95/L sees roughly a 24-month payback on the OttoE100 capex. Use the savings calculator on the OttoE100 site for your specific numbers.
Certification & compliance
Is the OttoE100 certified?
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Certification is in progress. CPCB Consent Letter is secured and ARAI initial bench tests are complete. Full CVT cycle and DG-set noise certification are underway. The final CPCB IV+ Type Approval Certificate is sequenced for December 2026.
Does it meet ESG and net-zero reporting requirements?
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Yes — the OttoE100 delivers an estimated 80%+ reduction in well-to-wheels CO₂ vs diesel, with negligible PM and HC emissions. It is designed to support carbon-credit eligibility and aligns with India’s net-zero pathway.
Is it tender-ready for PSU procurement?
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We’re building OttoE100 specifically to meet PSU deployment standards — documented manufacturing, traceable supply chain, and audit-driven certification. Final TAC certification (Dec 2026) will close the formal tender-readiness gap.
Pilots & partnership
Can I run a pilot at my facility?
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Yes. We’re actively onboarding pilot partners across manufacturing, telecom, and government segments. Pilot programs include site assessment, fuel logistics planning, and performance reporting. Contact us with your site details to start.
What is the lead time for a pilot deployment?
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Typically 6–10 weeks from signed pilot agreement to commissioning, depending on site specifics and current manufacturing queue.
Do you support carbon-credit registration?
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We’re actively engaging with carbon-credit registries and partners to enable measured, verified credits from OttoE100 deployments. This is a development workstream — talk to us about the latest status if it’s a key consideration.