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Why is ethanol used in fuel for cars?

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When was ethanol first used to fuel cars?

We hope that it will be used more in the future, because earth's store of patroleum will end someday. it was first used in ford cars, in 1908.


How is ethanol made for cars?

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Is ethanol safe to use in cars?

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What alcohol is used to power cars?

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How can agriculture be alternative to oil?

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Fuels such as ethanol can be used as a substitute for petrol in modified cars Ethanol releases 29600 Jg and octane petrol releases 47900 Jg When choosing a fuel for cars why is it important?

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Can ethanol be used for car fuel?

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