What is Gasoline and How is Gasoline Made from Crude Oil
“What is gasoline?” is a question with a very short answer: hydrocarbons. “What hydrocarbons are in gasoline?” is a question that requires a considerably longer answer. Hydrocarbons constitute the majority of the substance of fossil fuels and biofuels as well. More importantly, hydrocarbons
Gasoline Versus Diesel Engines: A Fuel Efficiency Comparison
Gasoline vs diesel engines — with respect to fuel efficiency — is not even a debate. Unlike in Europe and the vast majority of the rest of the developed world, it is not uncommon for people in the United States to be unaware that diesel is a better fuel than gasoline with respect to fuel [&helli
Why Diesel Engines are More Fuel Efficient than Gasoline Engines
Diesel engines are more fuel efficient than gasoline engines. That is to say, diesel engines get better “gas” mileage than comparably sized gasoline powered engines. There are two reasons why. First, diesel is a better fossil fuel than gasoline with respect to energy density. And second, diesel
Life Cycle of Fossil Fuels
Methane “Natural” Gas Biggest Pollutant During Life Cycle of Every Fossil Fuel The effects of fossil fuel pollutants on the environment — the atmosphere in particular — are of such focus in the media and the minds of individuals interested fades to the background. While the price does not re
What is Diesel Fuel After All?
An In-Depth Explanation of Diesel Versus Other Fossil Fuels The first things that spring to mind for most people when they think of diesel are semi-tractor trailers and heavy equipment. Most people associate diesel fuel with big, powerful engines that have a deep rumble and can do extraordinary thin