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回复 #6 四香油饼 的帖子
我们不在一省呀。不清楚你那边情况。
NSW introduced the compulsory use of ethanol-blended fuel in all vehicles.
以下内容来自政府网站。出处:http://www.biofuels.nsw.gov.au/biofuels_faq/e10_fuel_economy 其中提到E10会比普通无铅汽油耗油3%。当时体会不只3%,而且车用E10比较没劲,不过现在也不去想它了,没选的了。
E10 Fuel Economy
Ethanol contains less heat energy per litre than petrol, therefore E10 will theoretically increase fuel consumption by just over 3%. However, ethanol has a higher octane rating (129RON) than petrol so the addition of 10% ethanol to regular unleaded petrol (ULP) raises the Research Octane Number (RON) from 91 to about 94. This improved anti-knock characteristic can allow an engine to operate with greater efficiency. The ability of an engine to use the extra octane efficiently depends on the design and calibration of its engine management system. Ethanol also cleans fuel systems and burns more completely, reducing the build-up of carbon deposits and providing long-term benefits.
A trial undertaken in 1998 for the Federal Government in a range of Australian vehicles showed that the use of E10 in vehicles designed for ULP increases fuel consumption by an average of 2.8%, however there was variation between individual vehicle models.
If your vehicle is in good condition you should not experience much more than the theoretical 3% increase in fuel consumption. If you try E10 and experience an unusually high impact on fuel consumption, there are a few possible causes and things you can do about them:
Was there water in your fuel tank from earlier contaminated petrol? If so, the E10 will take the water into solution and your car may run rough until the first tank of E10 is used up.
Is your fuel filter clogged? Ethanol is a powerful cleaning agent and may loosen residues in your fuel system. Try changing the fuel filter after the first couple of tanks of E10.
Is your ignition system in good condition? A slightly misfiring spark plug may be exacerbated by E10 leading to a severe misfire and increase in fuel consumption. Have your vehicle serviced if it has not been done recently.
Is your engine management system and fuel injection system in good condition? Most modern vehicles are designed to adjust for variations in fuel composition and should have no trouble adjusting to E10, however a malfunctioning oxygen sensor or other component may mean that your vehicle is not adjusting to the optimum settings for the fuel in your tank. Have your vehicle serviced if it has not been done recently.
There are many other factors that influence fuel consumption:
Petrol
Variations between petrol brands/batches – up to 5% difference
Lower energy content of winter fuel – 5%
Driving Conditions
Traffic density – add 15% in heavy traffic
Road conditions – hills, corners, loose surfaces, and wet roads all increase fuel consumption significantly
Ambient temperature – up to 10% increase in cold weather
Head winds – 5% increase into a 30 kph headwind
Driving Habits
Speed – add 10% or more if you speed up from 100 kph to 110 kph
Aggressive acceleration – up to 20% increase
Air conditioner use at low speed – add 10-20%
Windows open at high speed
Vehicle Maintenance
Tuning and engine maintenance. Clogged air filter 10%. Faulty oxygen sensor 40%.
Tire pressure – 5% increase if your tires are under-inflated
Wheel alignment – up to 10%
Vehicle Load
Unnecessary weight in the vehicle – 45kg can mean a 2% increase
Roof racks – add 5-10% empty, up to 30% loaded up
Towing
These factors affect fuel consumption much more significantly than the slightly lower energy content of E10.
The final cost outcome depends on the relative prices of the two fuels. Say you drive an average car and experience a 2.8% increase in fuel consumption on E10. With current petrol prices (22 Jul 09) at approximately $1.10 per litre for ULP and $1.07 per litre for E10, ULP is 2.8% more expensive than E10. Actual fuel costs for ULP and E10 are therefore about equal for the average car.
E10 has the additional benefits of:
reducing greenhouse emissions by 3%,
reducing cancer-causing particulate emissions by 33%,
reducing petrol imports by 7%,
creating regional development and jobs in regional communities, and
creating new opportunities for farmers and foresters .
As Australia’s oil stocks continue to decline and oil prices inevitably increase in the future, biofuels will provide a cheaper local alternative to imported petroleum. |
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