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Ethanol coming to French gas stations, but resistance is loud

In April, France will start selling ethanol blended at a 10 percent ratio into unleaded gasoline (aka, E10). This is two years in advance of when the European mandatory biofuel blends come into effect. France might need the extra time, since it is not looking like it will be an easy transition. For one thing, big oil companies started to complain. First, French giant Total stated that the distribution of E10 was too expensive, but they will still offer it at 4,000 pumps before the end of the year. Carrefour, one of the largest French ... Read more →

Petrobras develops first Formula 1 biofuel, a secret blend Xavier Navarro

Although ethanol is already being used in some American and British races, Formula 1 is still using special gasoline for the cars to run. Petrobras, the Brazilian oil company, has announced a new ...

Ethanol coming to French gas stations, but resistance is loud 8 months ago on Autoblog Green

In April, France will start selling ethanol blended at a 10 percent ratio into unleaded gasoline (aka, E10). This is two years in advance of when the European mandatory biofuel blends come into effect. France might need the extra time, since it is not looking like it will be an easy transition. For ...

Petrobras develops first Formula 1 biofuel, a secret blend 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Although ethanol is already being used in some American and British races, Formula 1 is still using special gasoline for the cars to run. Petrobras, the Brazilian oil company, has announced a new gasoline blend using ethanol which is suitable for Formula 1 engines specifications. The amount of ...


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