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Why is petrol or gasoline used in cars instead of coal or natural gas?
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∙ 13y ago
It is used because it is easier to burn and transport. Burning coal would take up a lot of space and would create a lot of smoke, and natural gas is hard to burn within an engine and to get into the engine in the first place.
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Does petrol cars with fuel injectors use spark plugs?
Petrol/gasoline cars do use spark plugs.Petrol/gasoline cars do use spark plugs.
Which fuel do American cars use in USA is it petrol or diesel?
The majority of cars in the USA use petrol (we call it gasoline).The majority of cars in the USA use petrol (we call it gasoline).
What is the main gas in cars?
Gasoline, or Petrol.
What are petrol powered cars?
The engine runs on gasoline.
What can you use instead of petrol in your cars in the future?
diesel Ethanol Natural Gas Propane Battery power
What kind of fuel do cars run on?
Most passenger cars run on gasoline (petrol), diesel fuel (including biodiesel), or alcohol (including ethanol mixed with gasoline). A few multi-passenger vehicles run on natural gas. Extreme race cars can run on straight alcohol (as do some cars in countries like Brazil). Probably 80% of the cars and pickups run on gasoline and most of the rest on diesel.
What fuel do most cars run on?
The vast majority of passenger cars run on gasoline (petrol) or gasoline mixed with ethanol. Some run on diesel fuel (or biodiesel), which most large trucks and buses use. A small minority of cars are all-electric or hybrid electric. Some buses and trucks run on natural gas.
Are gasoline cars considered natural gas cars?
No
What gas is in petrol?
There are no types of gas present in petrol because it is basically a liquid that is used in cars and vehicles. Petrol is the UK term for gasoline.
Do all cars run on diesel fuel?
No. Only around 1% of US cars run on diesel. Most run on gasoline (petrol) or a mix of gasoline and ethanol.
What is the cars primary energy source?
Gasoline/petrol (primary) --------> ac generator and battery(secondary)
Where is gasoline used?
Petrol is another word for gasoline and is used mostly in cars. Petroleum is another word for naturally occurring liquid hydrocarbons such as oil and natural gas. It is broken down into components to make gasoline, diesel, butane and hundreds of other items including plastics.
