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What is the blue handle at the gas pump?
E15 is a new fuel option made of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent petroleum. It’s usually found at the blue pumps, often under the name “Unleaded 88,” referring to the octane level. E15 is typically priced less than regular gasoline and E10, the common 10 percent ethanol blend you see at gas stations here in Iowa.
Pure gas gives drivers better mileage. This is because gas mixtures like E10 and E15 have less free energy due to the added ethanol. Compared to regular and premium gas mixtures, non-ethanol gas is better for your overall mileage.
What is the difference between ethanol and non-ethanol gas?
Ethanol contains roughly one third less energy than ethanol-free (also known as non-ethanol) gasoline does, which means you will get slightly fewer miles per gallon if you use E10 or E15. The fewer miles per gallon you get is small, but measurable.
What are the benefits of using ethanol?
Advantages of Ethanol Fuel
- Ethanol Fuel is Cost-effective Compared to Other Biofuels.
- Ecologically Effective.
- Helps Reduce Global warming.
- Easily Accessible.
- Minimizes Dependence on Fossil Fuels.
- Contributes to Creation of Employment to the Country.
- Opens up Untapped Agricultural Sector.
- Ethanol Fuel is a Source of Hydrogen.
Is blue gas Safe?
In all honesty, blue gas is not entirely risk-free but it is relatively safer to handle. Even though the gas is combustible it is still an extremely light element. In other words, even if you come across a gas leak it will not pool on the ground and should dissipate fairly quickly due to its lightweight nature.
What color handle is gas?
Gasoline is routinely dispensed through nozzles that may be red, white, blue, black, green or almost any color of the rainbow. Sometimes the colors vary with the grade of fuel (regular, mid-grade, premium), but at other stations they are all the same.
What gas has no ethanol?
According to Dan McTeague, a noted petroleum analyst, Shell and Esso 91 are both ethanol free. All other grades from the companies have some ethanol content, but the mid-grade blend is pure gas, which means it not only corrodes less than ethanol blends, but is less likely to deteriorate when stored.
Is ethanol the same as gasoline?
The burning of fuel produces energy. Ethanol and gasoline are two types of fuel mostly used in vehicles. The main difference between Ethanol and Gasoline is that Ethanol is composed of only ethyl alcohol molecules whereas Gasoline is composed of several types of organic molecules.
Who makes blue gas fuel?
Based in Victoria, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Blue Fuel Energy (BFE) is a privately-held company in advanced planning for the design and construction of a world-scale natural gas- and renewables-to-gasoline plant. The plant will be built on a 1055-acre site (Sundance) 23 km east of Chetwynd in Northeastern BC.