Careful Driving Saves Gasoline-But Not in America
Despite skyrocketing gasoline prices, Americans have been slow to alter their behavior in ways that might lower their gasoline consumption and save them money.
Gasoline with a different composition from conventional gasoline (e.g., lower aromatics content) that cuts air pollutants.
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Reformulated Gasoline or RFG
RFG is a cleaner-burning blend of gasoline that reduces motor fuel emissions.
Gasoline Volatility: The property of gasoline whereby it evaporates into a vapor. Gasoline vapor is a mixture of volatile organic compounds.
General Permit: A permit applicable to a class or category of dischargers.
gasoline - petroleum fuel, used to power cars, trucks, lawn mowers, etc.
geothermal - literally, heat from the earth; energy obtained from the hot areas under the surface of the earth.
Gasoline - An oil derived hydrocarbon mixture used as fuel in internal combustion engines. In the US more than 40% of carbon dioxide emissions come from transportation engines burning gasoline. [Atmospheric Environment; V40; 8002-8019; 2006.] ...
Gasoline Volatility: The evaporative properties of gasoline. Gasoline vapor is a volatile organic compound. (See also Reid Vapor Pressure.) ...
break down gasoline into harmless compounds.
biotransformation. Conversion of a substance into other
compounds by organisms; includes biodegradation.
Reformulated Gasoline- Gasoline with a different composition from conventional gasoline (e.g., lower aromatics content) that cuts air pollutants.
Refueling Emissions- Emissions released during vehicle re-fueling.
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Reformulated Gasoline - Specially refined gasoline with low levels of smog-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants. The 1990 Clean Air Act requires sale of reformulated gasoline in the nine smoggiest areas in the U.
Its use in gasoline. paints, and plumbing compounds has been sharply restricted or eliminated by federal laws and regulations. See heavy metals.
Oxygenated Fuels- Gasoline which has been blended with alcohols or ethers that contain oxygen in order to reduce carbon monoxide and other emissions.
Aromatic A type of hydrocarbon, such as benzene or toluene, added to gasoline in order to increase octane. Some aromatics are toxic. ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. Back to top ^
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Electric vehicles:vehicles that run on electric batteries and motors instead of gasoline-powered engines.
Chemicals formed when gasoline breaks down in contact with ground water.
pH (pronounce as separate letters). pH is an expression of the intensity of the basic or acid condition of a liquid.
bio-fuel Usually refers to growing corn, then fermenting it to create ethanol which can be substituted for gasoline. However, other crops can be used as well.
Fuel-efficient cars use less gasoline than other cars to travel the same distance. When less gasoline is burned, less carbon dioxide ends up in the atmosphere.
Alternative fuel vehicles run on fuels other than gasoline.
In the last 20 years, the virtual elimination of leaded gasoline, the use of lead free solder in North American canned goods and the decrease of lead contents in paints have reduced the threat of lead exposure.
Methanol: An alcohol that can be used as an alternative fuel or as a gasoline additive. It is less volatile than gasoline; when blended with gasoline it lowers the carbon monoxide emissions but increases hydrocarbon emissions.
A few uses are: synthesis of rubber, nylon, polystyrene, and pesticides; and production of gasoline. Benzene is a highly volatile chemical readily absorbed by breathing, ingestion or contact with the skin.
In general, lighter refined petroleum products such as diesel and gasoline are more likely to mix in the water column and are more toxic to marine life, but tend evaporate relatively quickly and do not persist long in the environment.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) - A wide range of household products, including pesticides and herbicides, oil-based paints and stains, automobile fluids (antifreeze, motor oil, transmission, steering and brake fluids, gasoline), ...
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) - A substitute for gasoline (petrol) or diesel fuels. CNG is considered to be an environmentally 'clean' alternative.
Alternative Fuels- Substitutes for traditional liquid, oil-derived motor vehicle fuels like gasoline and diesel. Includes mixtures of alcohol-based fuels with gasoline, methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, and others.
Blends or substitutes for gasoline fuels, including compressed natural gas, methanol, ethanol, and liquified petroleum gas.
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petroleum derivatives Chemicals formed when gasoline breaks down in contact with groundwater.
petrology The study of the origins, history, occurrence, structure, chemical composition, and classification of rocks.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Commonly referred to as a hybrid, this is a form of car that combines both a traditional gasoline-powered engine with a rechargeable energy storage system to achieve better fuel economy.
Light hydrocarbon oil for use in internal combustion engines, excluding those in aircraft. Motor gasoline is distilled between 35oC and 215oC and treated by reforming, ...
A tank located at least partially underground and designed to hold gasoline or other petroleum products or chemicals.
Unsaturated Zone
The area above the water table where soil pores are not fully saturated, although some water may be present.
Petroleum products such as kerosene, gasoline and mineral spirits contain VOCs. Chlorinated solvents such as those used by dry cleaners or contained in paint strippers are also VOCs. See "organic" and "volatile".
Volatile organic chemicals include gasoline, industrial chemicals such as benzene, solvents such as toluene and xylene, and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene, the principal dry cleaning solvent).
Substitutes for traditional liquid, oil-derived motor vehicle fuels like gasoline and diesel. Includes methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, and others.
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It is commonly interpreted to be industrial boilers, electric utilities and other major energy users, but also applies, in theory, to all consumers of gasoline, coal, electricity etc.
Underground storage tank: A tank located all or partially underground that is designed to hold gasoline or other petroleum products or chemical solutions.
A type of hydrocarbon that contains a ring structure, such as benzene and toluene. They can be found for instance in gasoline.
Assimilation
The ability of water to purify itself of pollutants.
BTX: a test for benzene, toluene, and xylene, three organic compounds characteristically present in gasoline.
BTEX: Abbreviation for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes which are the most soluble compounds of gasoline.
Underground Storage Tank: A tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has 10% or more of its volume (including pipe volume) beneath the surface of the ground. USTs are designed to hold gasoline, other petroleum products, ...
It is easy to manufacture and process and can be made from very common materials, such as sugar cane or corn. E85 is a fuel composed of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, used in vehicles with modified engines.
Renewable material resources include algae, grasses and some fast-growing trees. Substituting renewable resources for nonrenewable resources (e.g., coal, oil, gasoline and other fossil fuels) is the key to sustainability.
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