• Research from EH&E shows that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for ethanol, a biofuel made from corn, are 46% lower than gasoline. (eheinc.com)
  • The research's findings suggest that substitution of conventional gas with corn ethanol could deliver a net carbon sink over a much shorter period than previously estimated. (eheinc.com)
  • Today, corn ethanol accounts for about 10% of liquid fuel sold at gasoline stations in the U.S. and has the potential to account for a greater share of liquid fuel for transportation. (eheinc.com)
  • gasoline engine , any of a class of internal-combustion engines that generate power by burning a volatile liquid fuel (gasoline or a gasoline mixture such as ethanol) with ignition initiated by an electric spark. (britannica.com)
  • Recent news that a 5-member team (a.) plans commercialization of $1/gal (commodity cost) ethanol from algae, coincides with information that Ricardo engineers have developed a spark ignited engine able to sense and adjust automatically to any mixture of gasoline and ethanol fuel with thermal efficiency equal to diesel engines but at lower cost and half the displacement yet with comparable performance. (ai-online.com)
  • Although the low cost of new ethanol supplies by the unique Algenol process is a plus for the Ricardo engine, the engine's diesel equal fuel efficiency on gasoline has equal if not greater importance and is another reason why the age of Otto cycle( i.e., spark ignited) liquid fueled engines will continue long into the future. (ai-online.com)
  • Analysis finds corn-based ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 43% compared to gasoline. (feedstuffs.com)
  • The report, "A Life-Cycle Analysis of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Corn-Based Ethanol," found that GHG emissions associated with U.S. corn-based ethanol are about 43% lower than gasoline when measured on an energy equivalent basis. (feedstuffs.com)
  • In a scenario where these improvements and practices are universally adopted, the GHG benefits of corn ethanol are even more pronounced over gasoline - offering about a 76% reduction. (feedstuffs.com)
  • In an effort to address high gas prices, President Joe Biden directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to issue an emergency waiver and allow gasoline that uses a 15% ethanol blend to be sold this summer. (politifact.com)
  • E15 is a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, and it is also sold under the name Unleaded 88 . (politifact.com)
  • Most U.S. drivers pump what is known as E10, a fuel blend that contains 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol," according to the Des Moines Register . (politifact.com)
  • And today's ethanol is 59 percent cleaner than conventional gasoline. (growthenergy.org)
  • Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home. (growthenergy.org)
  • The authors found that the total life-cycle GHG emissions from the most common type of ethanol processing facility in operation today are 48-59 percent lower than gasoline, one of the highest savings reported in the literature. (masterresource.org)
  • Even without subtracting-out the GHG emissions associated with ethanol co-products (which accounted for 19-38 percent of total system emissions), ethanol would still present GHG advantages relative to gasoline. (masterresource.org)
  • This fuel is 85% ethanol and 15% conventional gasoline. (countrymark.com)
  • Conventional Gasoline: Finished motor gasoline not included in the oxygenated or reformulated gasoline categories. (kapsarc.org)
  • Motor gasoline, as defined in ASTM Specification D 4814 or Federal Specification VV-G-1690C, is characterized as having a boiling range of 122 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit at the 10 percent recovery point to 365 to 374 degrees Fahrenheit at the 90 percent recovery point. (indexmundi.com)
  • Note: Volumetric data on blending components, such as oxygenates, are not counted in data on finished motor gasoline until the blending components are blended into the gasoline. (indexmundi.com)
  • The energy density and power density comparison of conventional fuels and batteries is often mentioned as an advantage of conventional vehicles over electric vehicles. (sae.org)
  • Such an analysis often shows that the batteries are at least an order of magnitude behind fuels like gasoline. (sae.org)
  • BionicFuel uses fermentation to produce an alternative for conventional fuels from compost and garden waste, as well as crop residues. (uni-bremen.de)
  • The compositions of biofuel blends and conventional fuels differed significantly. (cdc.gov)
  • Children exposed to the same levels of gasoline vapor as adults may receive larger doses because they have greater lung surface area:body weight ratios and increased minute volumes:weight ratios. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, they may be exposed to higher levels than adults in the same location because of their short stature and the higher levels of gasoline vapor found nearer to the ground. (cdc.gov)
  • A refining operation that takes low value derivatives from the cat cracking and other processes and unites them in the presence of an acid catalyst to produce a very high octane, low vapor pressure gasoline blending component. (opisnet.com)
  • Alkylate helps improve the environmental qualities of gasoline - low vapor pressure, zero sulfur content, zero olefin content, zero benzene and a high octane number. (opisnet.com)
  • Converted electric vehicles often exhibit improved performance compared to their gasoline counterparts. (cyberswitching.com)
  • The body shape, however, is closer to its conventional gasoline counterparts. (autonews.com)
  • Producing the hydrogen itself can lead to pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions, but even when the fuel comes from one of the dirtiest sources of hydrogen, natural gas, today's early fuel cell cars and trucks can cut emissions by over 30 percent when compared with their gasoline-powered counterparts. (ucsusa.org)
  • The combination of historically high gasoline prices and oil production cutbacks, announced Wednesday by OPEC, has created a high-octane mix for a presidential campaign with issues to burn. (csmonitor.com)
  • Alcohol and alcohol blends are added to gasoline in order to make it burn cleaner and boost octane. (opisnet.com)
  • An oil refining unit in which propylene or butylene reacts with iso-butylene to yield a high octane gasoline blending component called alkylate. (opisnet.com)
  • Our laboratories provide a full range of gasoline testing services, including the routine determination of RON (Research Octane), MON (Motor Octane), RVP, distillation, sulfur and density. (sgs.com)
  • ZeroAvia aims to create an option for scalable, sustainable aviation by replacing conventional engines with hydrogen-electric powertrains. (inhabitat.com)
  • More specifically, during the WLTC test, EGR increased the SPN10 emission factors by 2 ∼ 3 times depending on vehicle powertrains (conventional or hybrid). (lu.se)
  • Specialized conversion shops offer professional services to convert gasoline vehicles to electric. (cyberswitching.com)
  • The fuel cell will use an on-board fuel processor in a multi-stage, chemical reactive process to convert gasoline to water, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen, which will then be used to create electricity to power the car. (infoplease.com)
  • This process allows the vehicle to run solely on electricity, eliminating the need for gasoline consumption and reducing carbon emissions. (cyberswitching.com)
  • Conventional 3-way catalyst emissions control technology is employed. (ai-online.com)
  • Those land use changes produce a surge in GHG emissions that is only dissipated by conventional life-cycle emissions savings many decades hence. (masterresource.org)
  • CountryMark E85 lowers carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide emissions when compared with conventional gasoline blends. (countrymark.com)
  • In light of this, to investigate how EGR affects gasoline vehicle SPN10 (solid particles larger than 10 nm) emissions, seven gasoline vehicles (hybrid or conventional) were studied experimentally. (lu.se)
  • however, persons whose clothing or skin is contaminated with liquid gasoline can cause secondary contamination by direct contact or through off-gassing vapors. (cdc.gov)
  • Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and may collect in low-lying areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Gasoline vapors contain about 90% alkanes and 2% aromatics (0.9% benzene). (cdc.gov)
  • Petroleum diesel and biodiesel blends, and their vapors had similar compositions, which were distinct from those of gasoline. (cdc.gov)
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns reduced the number of greenhouse gases in gasoline or diesel vehicles. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ricardo is planning to have a light truck (1 ton) with EBDI 6-cylinder 3.2L engine ready for road testing in 2010.and believe there is a broad spectrum of highway and off highway applications for EBDI engines fueled by gasoline or any mixture up to E100. (ai-online.com)
  • Gasoline is a volatile, flammable liquid. (cdc.gov)
  • This research provides an up-to-date accounting of corn starch ethanol's GHG profile in comparison to that of gasoline refined from crude oil," says EH&E Chief Science Officer David MacIntosh . (eheinc.com)
  • Gasoline is produced by the distillation, cracking, and reforming of crude oil. (cdc.gov)
  • The hydrocarbons in gasoline are readily absorbed by the lungs, less readily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, and poorly absorbed by intact skin. (cdc.gov)
  • At room temperature, gasoline is a colorless to pale brown or pink liquid with a wide range of boiling points: 90°F to 399°F (39°C to 204°C). Many of the hydrocarbons found in gasoline vaporize readily at room temperature. (cdc.gov)
  • Gasoline is flammable at temperatures above -51°F (-46°C). Most of the hydrocarbons in gasoline are insoluble in water and soluble in some organic solvents. (cdc.gov)
  • Fuel cells designed to use gasoline offer obvious advantages (one could "fill-up" an electric car at the pump with a standard-sized tank), but they do not yet exist. (infoplease.com)
  • By eliminating gasoline consumption, converted electric vehicles help mitigate climate change and reduce air pollution. (cyberswitching.com)
  • Just imagine, a hybrid car will be able to cut fuel consumption in half compared to conventional cars. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • Those with a short daily commute with plug-in facilities at both ends can make a significant dent in their gasoline consumption. (cnn.com)
  • As noted earlier, the 2022 Toyota Camry gives its buyers the choice of several powertrain options - conventional V6, conventional 4-cylinder, and hybrid drive. (autobytel.com)
  • The graph represents the weighted average of gasoline based on sampling of approximately 900 retail outlets, 8:00AM Monday. (econintersect.com)
  • Generally, the odor of gasoline provides adequate warning of hazardous concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • Napalm, invented by Fieser in 1942, is an incendiary substance made by the simple procedure of adding a "gelling" powder, composed of naphthalene and palmitate (hence "napalm"), to gasoline in varying concentrations to form a sticky, combustible substance. (medscape.com)
  • It also takes 18 times more oxygen concentration to ignite than traditional gasoline . (inhabitat.com)
  • Gelation also enhances its stability, with napalm requiring much higher temperatures to ignite than gasoline. (medscape.com)
  • Nissan roughly sees their operating cost equivalent to $1.10 per gallon of gasoline. (ibtimes.com)
  • Compressed hydrogen tank integrity is also superior to conventional liquid fuel tanks. (inhabitat.com)
  • Additionally, hydrogen has a lower radiant heat than conventional gasoline. (inhabitat.com)
  • Unlike conventional vehicles which run on gasoline or diesel, fuel cell cars and trucks combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, which runs a motor. (ucsusa.org)
  • Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles combine the range and refueling of conventional cars with the recreational and environmental benefits of driving on electricity. (ucsusa.org)
  • This dataset contains information about daily spot prices for conventional gasoline from 1986. (kapsarc.org)
  • At a rally in San Diego - where gasoline prices hit $2.13 this week - John Kerry blasted the White House for failing the nation at the gas pump and just letting the problem "fester. (csmonitor.com)
  • Consumers can reduce spending on other discretionary items and use the savings to pay higher gasoline prices. (project-syndicate.org)
  • Also, when the car is in motion, the electric motor and the gasoline engine will share the propulsion. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • Using electricity was among the preferred methods for motor vehicle propulsion as it provides a level of quietness, comfort and ease of operation that could not be achieved by the gasoline engine cars of the time, but range anxiety due to the limited energy storage offered by contemporary battery technologies hindered any mass adoption of private electric vehicles throughout the 20th century. (wikipedia.org)
  • Internal combustion engines (both gasoline and diesel engines) were the dominant propulsion mechanisms for cars and trucks for about 100 years, but electricity-powered locomotion remained commonplace in other vehicle types, such as overhead line-powered mass transit vehicles like electric trains, trams, monorails and trolley buses, as well as various small, low-speed battery-powered personal vehicles such as mobility scooters. (wikipedia.org)
  • Andrew Kelly, now chief executive officer of Moletech, says his patented Fuel Saver kit is easily installed in any fossil-fuelled vehicle and improves fuel efficiency by changing the properties of gasoline in the tank. (theoildrum.com)
  • Converting a conventional gasoline vehicle to an electric vehicle involves replacing the internal combustion engine and fuel system with an electric motor and battery pack. (cyberswitching.com)
  • Hybrid cars work by utilizing both the gasoline-powered engine and the electric motor to run the car. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • When the car is running idle or when it is not in motion but the engine is running, it automatically switches off the gasoline engine and the car will run on electric power. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • Also, since it runs on a small gasoline engine and an electric motor, it is far quieter than conventional cars. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • An extended-range version with a gasoline-powered engine to charge the battery also is in the works, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said. (autonews.com)
  • Gasoline engine types include (A) opposed-piston engines, (B) Wankel rotary engines, (C) in-line engines, and (D) V-8 engines. (britannica.com)
  • In a piston-and-cylinder engine the pressure produced by combustion of gasoline creates a force on the head of a piston that moves the length of the cylinder in a reciprocating , or back-and-forth, motion. (britannica.com)
  • The rotary engine , also called the Wankel engine , does not have conventional cylinders fitted with reciprocating pistons. (britannica.com)
  • Conventional engine architecture is used with strengthened parts exposed to high combustion pressures. (ai-online.com)
  • Engine BMEP (pressure) is in the range of 30-35 bar depending on fuel which compares with 18-22 bar for conventional engines and up to 25 bar in very high performance engines. (ai-online.com)
  • A hybrid electric vehicle combines two sources of energy such as a battery-powered electric motor and a conventional internal combustion engine, enabling the driver to decide which source of power is appropriate for the travel requirements of given journey. (infoplease.com)
  • And for the fuel thrifty, the Camry offers a hybrid system that combines a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric drive motor. (autobytel.com)
  • While many consumers are opting to purchase new electric vehicles, there is also the option to convert existing conventional gasoline vehicles into electric ones. (cyberswitching.com)
  • In 1902, the Studebaker Automobile Company entered the automotive business with electric vehicles, though it also entered the gasoline vehicles market in 1904. (wikipedia.org)
  • A university student from Australia has designed an innovative electric motor capable of transforming conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles into hybrid cars. (bellagionailsinc.com)
  • But they must deliver clear operating savings, since their price tag may initially be higher than conventional vehicles. (ibtimes.com)
  • Driving older gasoline and diesel vehicles exposes people to a significant amount of harmful air pollution. (ucsusa.org)
  • Since they're powered entirely by electricity, fuel cell vehicles are considered electric vehicles ("EVs")-but unlike other EVs, their range and refueling processes are comparable to conventional cars and trucks. (ucsusa.org)
  • Once filled, the driving ranges of a fuel cell vehicle vary, but are similar to the ranges of gasoline or diesel-only vehicles (200-300 miles). (ucsusa.org)
  • If the prototype development succeeds, it will revolutionize the automobile industry, offering affordable, environmentally friendly cars with the range, rapid refueling, and performance of conventional vehicles. (infoplease.com)
  • When we compare the potential of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as an alternative for conventional vehicles, it is important to include the energy in the fuel and their storage as well as the eventual conversion to mechanical energy. (sae.org)
  • This study provides a fair comparison of technologies to report the real status of battery electric vehicles when compared to their gasoline-powered competitors. (sae.org)
  • Converting a conventional vehicle to electric can extend its lifespan by replacing aging and potentially unreliable components with modern electric drivetrain technology. (cyberswitching.com)
  • It also has smaller gasoline engines, built with light materials and is designed to be aerodynamic to reduce drag in order to give you the full efficiency potential. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • Gasoline engines can be built to meet the requirements of practically any conceivable power-plant application, the most important being passenger automobiles , small trucks and buses, general aviation aircraft , outboard and small inboard marine units, moderate-sized stationary pumping, lighting plants, machine tools, and power tools. (britannica.com)
  • Four-stroke gasoline engines power the vast majority of automobiles , light trucks , medium-to-large motorcycles , and lawn mowers. (britannica.com)
  • Two-stroke gasoline engines are less common, but they are used for small outboard marine engines and in many handheld landscaping tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers. (britannica.com)
  • Gasoline engines can be grouped into a number of types depending on several criteria , including their application, method of fuel management, ignition, piston-and-cylinder or rotor arrangement, strokes per cycle, cooling system , and valve type and location. (britannica.com)
  • High energy conventional spark ignition system comparable to the type used in natural gas engines is employed. (ai-online.com)
  • The conventional gasoline engines are coupled to 8-speed automatic transmissions, while the hybrid employs a continuously variable transmission. (autobytel.com)
  • This can be used as a 1:1 substitute in gasoline engines. (uni-bremen.de)
  • For a million dollars, according to conventional wisdom, you could start a magazine. (thesunmagazine.org)
  • The fuel cells would thereby deliver the same range as conventional gasoline-powered cars and could significantly improve fuel economy. (infoplease.com)
  • Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive Group Co will phase out conventional fuel-powered cars under its own brand by 2025 as part of its ambitious new energy car campaign, according to a top company official. (bihardainik.com)
  • Our goal is to stop sales of self-developed conventional fuel-powered cars in Beijing by 2020 and stop their production and sales nationwide by 2025," said BAIC Group Chairman Xu Heyi. (bihardainik.com)
  • Today, more and more people are now considering getting rid of their gas-guzzling conventional cars and purchase a new kind of car available in the market today called hybrid cars. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • You may wonder why hybrid cars are gaining popularity all over the United States, but you should consider that hybrid cars can definitely give you a lot more benefits than conventional cars. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • Hybrid cars can cost a lot more than conventional cars in terms of retail price. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • Because of the constantly increasing price of gasoline, many people tend to purchase hybrid cars in order to save money on gasoline. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • This is because conventional cars will tend to be more expensive in the long run. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • Another great advantage of gasoline-electric cars or hybrid cars is that it runs on clean energy. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • With all these benefits, gasoline-electric cars or hybrid cars is definitely the car of choice in today's world. (whatsoninsutton.com)
  • With the necessary support and investment, Alexander Burton's invention may soon contribute to a widespread transformation of conventional cars into more efficient and environmentally friendly hybrids. (bellagionailsinc.com)
  • Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary "transition" between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. (greencarcongress.com)
  • Electric Cars Powered By Gasoline? (infoplease.com)
  • The average PHEV uses 1/10th the amount of liquid fuel needed by a conventional car a year. (greencarcongress.com)
  • The price of gasoline is going nowhere but up. (cnn.com)
  • If you want a conventional gasoline-powered sedan at a low price, you can get it. (autobytel.com)
  • Symptoms of intoxication by ingestion of gasoline can range from vomiting, vertigo, drowsiness and confusion to loss of consciousness, convulsions, hemorrhaging of the lungs and internal organs, and death due to circulatory failure. (cdc.gov)
  • There are different versions of the product depending on whether the vehicle takes gasoline, diesel or LPG. (theoildrum.com)
  • For instance, useful work expected out of a conventional vehicle as well as a BEV is the same (to drive 300 miles with a payload of about 300 lb). (sae.org)
  • They can't meet stiffening federal mileage standards with conventional technology alone. (cnn.com)
  • Various additives are blended into gasolines and may influence the properties and toxicity of specific gasoline samples (Table 1). (cdc.gov)
  • We analyze gasoline samples from refineries, storage facilities, storage tanks and pipelines for all gasoline properties. (sgs.com)
  • Skin burns may result from prolonged contact with gasoline. (cdc.gov)
  • First- and second-degree skin burns can occur from continuous contact with liquid gasoline for several hours. (cdc.gov)
  • Conventional napalm burns for 15-30 seconds, whereas napalm B burns for up to 10 minutes. (medscape.com)
  • Those without power may turn to alternate power sources such as gasoline generators and may use propane or charcoal grills for cooking. (cdc.gov)
  • Our laboratories around the world provide a full range of gasoline testing services and adhere strictly to government agency approved (e.g. (sgs.com)
  • High-volume, 3/8" NPT inlet and outlet surpasses the capacity of conventional models. (edelbrock.com)
  • I could, of course, just purchase a conventional small gasoline-powered generator. (ieee.org)