There are mainly to types of biofuels that are used today: ethanol and biodiesel. Ethanol is an alcohol that is produced from biomass, corn, wheat and sugarcane. It can then be blended with traditional gasoline. The result is a type of fuel that maintains a higher octane level while still having reduced emissions of greenhouse [...]
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Biofuels: an introduction
Posted by Zakir on August 6th, 2011
Ethanol is produced quite similarly to the alcohol you will find in your beer. It is likewise fermented from organic materials. Afterwards it is altered and made undrinkable. Usually it is only used for blending purposes. As an additive to gasoline it is supposed to increase octane and reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
The Gas Station Blog
Posted by Zakir on August 3rd, 2011
Have you lost track of all the alternatives that are designated as the next big thing in green mobility? Fuel cells, batteries, solar panels and biofuels… There are a lot of names floating around. Since I am quite into future mobility I decided to share my enthusiasm in this blog. I would be charmed if [...]
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