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Brazil does import material from fossil fuels, but not the fuels themselves.
brazil almost totally uses ethanol made from sugar beets
it is interesting to note, a gallon of ethanol produces about 20% more horsepower, but also has about 20% less energy per gallon.
this means a 100hp car in brazil could go 300 miles on a tank of gas, can only go 240 miles on a tank of ethanol, but with ethanol it would measure at 120hp.
so what they did was to replace the motors.. (how many cars do you see made in brazil driving on the roads here? thats right, none. ) so the car that had 100HP now only has 65HP, but on ethanol produces nearly 100 hp, so no loss. and because the motor is smaller, it gets better gas mileage and it is back to the 300 mile range per tank.
pretty cool huh!
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Which type of energy is stored in fossil fuels?
Chemical energy is stored in fossil fuels, resulting from the organic matter that underwent decomposition over millions of years. This energy is released when the fossil fuels are burned or combusted.
Explain why some fuels are fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are made from the remains of ancient organisms like plants and animals that have been buried for millions of years. This organic matter gets transformed into fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas through heat and pressure underground. Their formation process over such a long timescale is what makes them known as fossil fuels.
How does solar energy reduce the use of fossil fuels?
Most countries burn fossil fuels to generate electricity.If they used solar power to generate electricity, thenThey would not have to use so much fossil fuel.Solar Energy itself does not reduce the use of fossil fuels. But the use of solar energy should hopefully reduce the need of fossil fuels to create energy, so therefore the more we can use solar power as an energy source instead of fossil fuels, the more we reduce the use of fossil fuels.
What is the same between wind power and fossil fuel?
Both wind power and fossil fuels are used to generate electricity. Additionally, they both have the potential to impact the environment, although wind power is considered cleaner and more sustainable compared to fossil fuels.
What source of energy modern industrialized nations depend heavily on?
Modern industrialized nations depend heavily on fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas to meet their energy needs. These sources power manufacturing, transportation, and electricity generation, making them crucial for supporting economic growth and infrastructure.
Where does the US import fossil fuels from?
From Canada
The majority of the worlds electricity is supplied by burning 2 words?
fossil fuels
How are fossil fuels converted to fuels?
how r fossil fuels canverted to fuels
An energy-rich substance formed from the remains of organisms is?
Fossil Fuels =)
Is fossil fuels a product?
Is fossil fuels a product?
What statement about fossils fuels is not true?
Fossil fuels are clean burning and will not be bad for the environment. We will never run out of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are good for our health. These are a few that are not true about fossil fuels.
How is Brazil trying to slow the effects of global warming?
By reducing the need for fossil fuels through the use of biofuel ethanol
Are all the fuels fossil fuels?
No Solar and wind power are both not fossil fuels.
What are fossil fuels and how are they obtained?
fossil fuels can be obtained in tanks
Why are we still using fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels and uranium
What are gas oil and coal called?
Fossil fuels.
What happens when the country produces less fossil fuels than it needs?
When a country produces less fossil fuels than it needs, it must import the shortfall from other countries, which can lead to increased costs and dependence on foreign energy sources. This can also impact the country's energy security and economy, as fluctuations in global energy markets can affect prices and availability of fossil fuels domestically. Additionally, it may spur efforts to diversify energy sources and promote renewable energy development.
