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Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:00:20 +0200
From: "Richard" <rootnospamlhost>
Subject: Re: Octane ratings.....what's the truth?
"darthpup" <amchitkanospamexcite.com> schreef in bericht
news:1176640818.484389.251590nospam2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> Octane is a measure of stable combustion.
> Ethanol has an octane raing of 105, so when added to gasoline helps to
> increase the octane rating of the mixed fuel.
>
Yes,
but it also contains less energy (per unit) than gasoline, so you need more
of the stuff to get where you want....
Richard.
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