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Do you get more gasoline for your money if the gasoline is hot or cold when puchased?
Ahhh, a hot topic, no pun intended. Gasoline expands as it warms exactly opposite of water. So by volume, yes you get more volume, but in actual energy you get less. Confusing, yes. When oil companies sell to each other they do what is called "temperature compensation" so as not to short change each other. Basically, they adjust the gross volume to a net volume based on specific gravity and temperature. This can be done automatically or manually. The point being they are using a standard temperature of 60 degrees as a benchmark. So with that said, if an oil company feels the need and recognizes the effects of temperature shouldn't they pass that same courtesy on to the consumer? Don't hold your breath. Big oil companies fought tooth and nail to establish temperature compensation at the reatil level in Canada, because they were loosing big profits when the temperature was below 60 degrees. Remember the properties of gasoline, when it's below 60 degrees and not temperature compensated the consumer wins. So what do you think happened when people living in the southern USA said hey, we want temperature compensation? You got it, big oil fought tooth and nail against it, basically saying it wasn't warranted and would only drive up the cost of upgrading equipment. Your friendly oil company knows that everyday they sell you gasoline and it's above 60 degrees, (product temperature), they are putting extra money in their pockets. Ideally, buy cold and sell hot.
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How could the composition of gasoline be altered to increase the ease starting of a car in cold weather?
Increasing the proportion of lighter hydrocarbons such as butane or pentane in the gasoline mixture would make it easier for the engine to start in cold weather. These lighter hydrocarbons evaporate more easily, creating a more combustible mixture that ignites more readily in cold temperatures. However, it is important to note that altering the gasoline composition too much can affect engine performance and emissions.
Achieving Car Energy Efficiency?
When you want to save money on gasoline, there is nothing more frustrating than having a car that has poor gas mileage. One way to save money on gasoline is by completely eliminating the gasoline factor. Buy a vehicle that does not require gasoline. Electric cars are becoming the top choice for getting rid of the gasoline factor. These cars can be a bit on the pricier side, but not compared to how much money you save in the long run.
What mechanisms might help ensure a more equitable use of resources?
Incentives are really the only mechanisms that will ensure a more equitable use of resources and can take many forms. Let's use gasoline as the example. There are two resources being used when buying gasoline: the gasoline, itself, and the money you use to buy it. When gasoline is cheap, it means that the gasoline resource is plentiful so a lot more of that resource will be used. And because it is cheap, it uses a lot less of the money resource to buy it. There is no incentive under this arrangement to conserve gasoline as the supply is great and the cost is cheap. When prices go up, it generally means that gasoline is in less supply and it definitely means that more money has to be spent to buy the same amount of gasoline. This higher price causes people to use less gasoline so they don't have to buy as much. Thus, the incentive is created to (a) conserve gasoline and (b) spend less money buying gasoline. This is just one example but typically any incentive to use less of something means penalizing the overuse of it.
What are some good points about petrol?
Petrol, or gasoline, produces more power for the money than any other fuel. There are plenty of downsides to gasoline, but not when it comes to bang for the buck.
What might be some of the effects of raising gasoline taxes in the US to the rate that most Europeans pay for gasoline?
Easily more disgruntled consumers, more stockpiling of gasoline, more money for the state coffers, and forcing SOME people to use public transportation and other 'greener' ways of travel.. this list is by all means non-exhaustive
Why does diesel cost more than gasoline?
Diesel costs more then gasoline because it uses more petroleum to make it. Also, diesel costs more then gasoline because it has about 20% more energy then the same amount of gasoline.
What are the benefits of using a propane generator?
The benefits of using a propane generator versus a gasoline generator is that a propane generator is more cost efficient. You will save money on propane use. Gasoline is more expensive. Propane generators are also safer for the environment.
How does temperature effect the weight of gasoline?
It doesn't <><><> Well, to a minor extent, it does. Warm liquids weigh less than the same volume of a cold liquid. So a gallon of ice cold gasoline would weigh slightly more than a gallon of hot gasoline. Like most things, liquids expand and contract with temperature.
What were the effects of the Cold War on the US?
More money spent on National Defense.
What is a natural gas vehicle and what is natural gas?
Natural gas is a cleaner and more efficient form of fuel than gasoline. There are many kinds of vehicles that run on natural gas, and gasoline vehicles may be converted to do so. They are slightly more expensive than gasoline vehicles, but they save you a lot of money on fuel, and are safer for the environment.
Is hydrogen more explosive than gasoline?
Yes, hydrogen is more explosive than gasoline.
Is hydrogen more flammable than gasoline?
Yes, hydrogen is more flammable than gasoline.
