Most Toxic Emissions of Gasoline and Diesel: Worse Emissions from Both
Every fossil fuel is a composition of different hydrocarbons. The most toxic emissions of gasoline and diesel are not the same. As a result, different fossil fuels burn differently. Different fossil fuels combust at different temperatures and at different rates of efficiency. And, every fossil fuel
Which Fossil Fuel Pollutes the Least?
Asking which fossil fuel pollutes the least is a loaded question. It can be answered in several ways. The reason there are a variety of answers is that are different means of measuring fossil fuel emissions. Emissions per unit of volume — gallon, liter, cubic foot or meter? Which pollutes less per
Why Do They Use Diesel in Large Vehicles Rather Than Petrol?
The question, “why do they use diesel in large vehicles rather than petrol?” is a good question. It is a good question because it implies another question, “why don’t they use petrol in large vehicles rather than diesel?” After all, petrol pollutes less than diesel. Right? Wrong, actually.
Do Diesel Engines Pollute More than Petrol Engines? Why or Why Not?
Irrelevant factoids cloud the question, “do diesel engines pollute more than petrol engines?” Gasoline engine manufacturers and oil refining companies would like to have you believe so, but it does not. Simply, the answer is, no, diesel engines do not pollute more than petrol engines. In fact,
Why Do Europeans Drive Diesel Cars? And, Why Don’t Americans?
Asking, “Why do Europeans drive diesel cars?” is another way of asking, “Why don’t Americans drive diesel passenger vehicles?” There are probably a number of reasons why Americans — at least those who live in the United States — don’t drive diesel cars. One reason is the fact that
Why Do Diesel Engines Smoke? At Least, Why Do Old Diesel Engines Smoke?
The question, “Why do diesel engines smoke?” is loaded. The question assumes that diesel engines do, in fact, smoke. While, historically, black smoke was associated with diesel engines, that is simply no longer the case. Diesel engines do not smoke any more than gasoline engines. The reason bein
Here’s How to Save Diesel Fuel in Heavy Equipment
For people who operate heavy equipment, saving money on fuel is always a top priority. While trucks and other machines do critical work, they can be expensive and wasteful to operate; companies and operators alike have begun to turn their attention to fuel-saving devices and other ways to lower emis
Understanding Fuel Economy — “Gas” Mileage
Thermal efficiency, compression ratio, and fuel density are the primary factors that determine the fuel efficiency — a.k.a. fuel economy — of an engine. If mounted in a car, pick up, truck, boat, ship, a piece of heavy equipment, etc., even more, variables come into play with respect to the fuel
How to Do Right and Do Well Against Climate Change
The Arctic is warming at an unprecedented rate, creating unusual, extreme weather patterns and rising seas. The amount of volatile organics and greenhouse gas pollutants has reached such a level that deaths are predicted to triple in cities throughout Asia and other parts of the world. The scientifi
Curtailing the Threat of Volatile Organic Compounds
As evidence grows that the earth is approaching a dangerous feedback loop that is actually speeding up global warming, scientists are increasingly focusing on the dangerous toxins known as volatile organic compounds. Sometimes referred to as VOCs, these are organic compounds that easily turn to vapo