Question

What are the benefits of mixing ethanol with petrol and diesel?

Answer 1

1. When petrol and diesel are mixed with ethanol, the proportion of CO₂ and hydrocarbons which are emitted in the atmosphere becomes less.
2. The particulate pollutants, which are otherwise emitted through the combustion of petrol and diesel, are not formed when fuels are mixed with ethanol.
3. By adding ethanol to fuels, the cost of petrol or diesel also decreases. Ethanol burns more efficiently; hence, it is mixed with petrol and diesel.