Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that its Indian subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, will commence production of flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) within the current fiscal year. The move is part of the company’s broader technology strategy aimed at supporting India’s transition toward a carbon-neutral future.
In a regulatory filing, Suzuki highlighted its two-pronged approach for India: advancing flex fuel vehicle technology and expanding its biogas business. One of its key initiatives involves converting manure from the country’s nearly 300 million cattle into biogas, which serves as both a carbon-neutral fuel and an organic fertiliser.
The biogas will be directly utilised in CNG vehicles, which already make up one-third of Maruti Suzuki’s sales in India. To support this, Suzuki, in collaboration with dairy cooperatives, is constructing biogas production plants that are scheduled to begin operations from 2025 in a phased manner.
According to Suzuki, this initiative will not only provide renewable energy and fertiliser but also boost rural incomes by purchasing cow dung from farmers. The company underlined that the project contributes to India’s long-term goals of energy security and self-sufficiency in fertiliser production.
“Suzuki will continue to scale up its biogas business in alignment with India’s rapid growth, while steadily working toward the realisation of a carbon-neutral society,” the company stated. Maruti Suzuki is one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers, renowned for producing a wide range of affordable and reliable vehicles. A subsidiary of the Japanese automaker Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki has established itself as a household name in India since its inception in 1981.
The company is known for offering a diverse portfolio of cars, from compact hatchbacks to sedans and SUVs, catering to various customer preferences and budgets. Maruti Suzuki has played a significant role in making car ownership accessible to millions of Indians, with its focus on fuel efficiency, low maintenance costs, and strong after-sales service. With an extensive network of dealerships and service centers across the country, Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate the Indian automotive market while also expanding its presence globally.
