Here's the thing:
Ethanol has less energy per gallon than gasoline and diesel, so for a given power output an engine will use more ethanol than it would have used diesel or gasoline. Miles per gallon will be poorer.
But that's not the whole story.
Ethanol - being considered more eco-friendly - is often a lot less expensive than diesel and gasoline. So even if you're using more of it, the cost-per-mile can be lower than for gasoline or diesel.
No, it could actually decrease fuel economy by decreasing the oil viscosity.
Definitely. Also the smoothness of the engine.
A clutch in an automatic transmission will decrease fuel economy. A clutch in a manual transmission will increase fuel efficiency.
It really depends on the economy and financial stuff.... but i think it should decrease in about 6 months or so.
Ethanol gas, also known as E10 gasoline, is a blend of 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol, which is a renewable fuel made from plant materials like corn or sugarcane. It is commonly used as a fuel additive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease dependency on fossil fuels.
because air resistance rises exponentially.
Yes, it will decrease your fuel economy slightly.
if it is a petrol (gasoline) engine, the answer is yes. I am running my 4.6L V8 on 50% ethanol, with no engine or injection modification, no difference in starting, power and fuel economy. On the long run, if you use more than 50% it may damage rubber in the fuel pump and seals. After you start using ethanol, change the fuel filter as etahnol will clean and detach all previous residues in the tank and fuel lines.
Contact your representatives and inquire what they are doing to decrease the price of gas.
Not at all. Instead, they are being used in car engines as an alternative fuel as it is a green fuel (non - pollutant). But, the drawback is that you may have to change / modify the engine of your car to use this type of green fuel.
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There are tons. like ethanol from corn.