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.