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Lately, the Pakistani auto industry has been buzzing with speculation that Pak Suzuki is gearing up to launch ethanol-powered cars. With headlines suggesting the company’s leap into eco-friendly vehicles, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. But let’s separate fact from fiction.
The rumors gained traction after a high-profile meeting between Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production, and Hiroshi Kawamura, CEO of Pakistan Suzuki Motors Company (PSMC). Their discussion revolved around Pakistan’s green energy shift, including biogas and electric vehicle initiatives aimed at modernizing the local automobile sector.
A key takeaway from the meeting was Suzuki’s plan to build a biogas plant in Manga Mandi, Lahore. This initiative aligns with Pakistan’s push for renewable energy, but it also led to speculation about Suzuki launching ethanol-powered vehicles.
However, Pak Suzuki has officially denied any immediate plans to introduce ethanol cars in Pakistan. While the company is actively investing in biogas energy, its focus is currently on powering its assembly plant with cleaner energy sources rather than rolling out ethanol-fueled vehicles.
That said, this move signals Suzuki’s commitment to sustainability. With increasing Pakistan-Japan collaborations in green technology, the future could still hold surprises. But for now, ethanol-powered cars remain a long-term possibility rather than an imminent reality.
So, while the auto sector is shifting toward clean energy solutions, the much-hyped arrival of ethanol cars in Pakistan isn’t happening just yet. Stay tuned—because in the ever-evolving world of automobiles, anything can change!
