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Benefits of Ethanol
Findings of this experiment are of special significance to mankind as we strive to "make 21st century a time of renewal" and of "restoring balance with Nature" (World Summit on Ethanol for Transportation, 2003).
The benefits of using ethanol are many:
- Ethanol is a PROVEN FUEL for transportation . In fact, a century ago Henry Ford had observed that: "ethanol is the fuel of the future". In 1914, he designed the famed model T-Ford to run on ethanol.
Model T-Ford
Source: www.hfmgv.org/exhibits
Today nearly every car manufacturer in the world approves and includes ethanol blends. All cars built since 1970s are fully compatible with up to 10 percent ethanol (E-10) in fuel mixture.
Ethanol is a CLEAN FUEL. Environmental benefits of using ethanol are many - burning it or manufacturing it does not increase the greenhouse effect. According to Department of Natural Resources, Government of Canada: ethanol is playing a key role in helping Canada and the world meet its climate change objectives. Using a liter of E-10 fuel instead of gasoline reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 3 to 4 percent. Using E-85 fuel instead of straight gasoline reduces emissions by as much as 75 percent.
Government of Canada Action Plan, 2000
Source: www.google.ca/images
Many leading gas stations are displaying logos in support of ethanol-powered automobiles and the positive impact on environment:
www.sunoco.ca
Other gas stations are trying to increase public awareness regarding availability of ethanol by using attractive and distinctive coloration for ethanol gas pumps:
Source: www.syntechbiofuel.com
- Ethanol is an octane enhancing fuel. Ethanol can cut emissions of cancer-causing benzene and butadiene by fifty percent or more (National renewable Energy Laboratory, Colorado ).
- Ethanol is a high-performance fuel. The Vanguard flying team has been using 100% fuel-grade ethanol in their engines since 1993.
Source: www.drivingethanol.org
During the 'World Summit on Ethanol for Transportation' in Quebec, an exciting ethanol powered race car, made by students of Laval University, was displayed.
Source: www.google.ca/images
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