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Alternative Fuel Vehicles
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New Electric Car Batteries
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Alternative Fuel History
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Fuel Additives Containing Ethanol Or Alcohol

Back in the 1970’s, America was experiencing a gasoline shortage which prompted many people to look for a fuel additive containing anything that would extend the life of a gallon of gas. What they found was that adding a fuel additive containing ethanol or alcohol was the answer to their problem.

Researchers started looking into this trend and found that fuel additives that contain ethanol or alcohol really can extend the fueling power of a gallon of gasoline. Ethanol is a corn based alcohol – also called grain alcohol – that can be manufactured at a relatively low cost and boost gasoline performance notably.

Because ethanol contains alcohol, using products containing these ingredients as fuel additives can actually improve the performance of your vehicle. However, be aware that a regular combustion engine may not be able to handle products like this without some type of conversion or adaptation.

Ethanol itself is a type of alcohol, so using it as a fuel additive might seem a little odd to most people. However, pure alcohol such as ethanol provides an amazing energy boost, if you will, to the already huge performance of your engine. Race car drivers are always using alcohol – and ethanol – as a fuel additive to improve their ability to go faster and further on less fuel. General consumers are starting to realize this on their own.

When you use fuel additives containing ethanol or alcohol, you will find that your gasoline lasts longer and performs better. What you need to do is find an additive that will be compatible with you vehicle and its engine. If you don’t take the time to do this, you may find that you have a car engine that may seize up.

However, technology has helped make fuel additives containing ethanol or alcohol are actually quite engine friendly – for most engines! Have you heard of STP fuel additive? It contains alcohol. And it is one of the most popular fuel additives on the market today. When you add STP, you will get increased engine performance. That’s why the product was made and marketed.

Research shows that adding fuel additives containing ethanol or alcohol to your gasoline tank will help improve the performance of your engine as well as the fuel that’s inside of it. It’s something that you can do to help the environment as well as yourself. The trend is towards a “green” movement when it comes to our vehicles. Join in and feel better about yourself as well as your transportation.



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Ethanol Fuel Research
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Types Of Ethanol Fuel And Vehicles
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Fuel Cell Testing
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E85 Ethanol Alternative Fuel
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