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Bookmark or Share- History of gasoline - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Today, gasoline is the fuel for nearly all light-duty vehicles in the United States. By the 1950s, cars were becoming bigger and faster. Gasoline octane increased, and lead was added to improve engine performance. Unleaded gasoline was introduced in the 1970s when health problems from lead became apparent.
- What is gasoline? - How Gasoline Works - HowStuffWorks Gasoline is known as an aliphatic hydrocarbon. In other words, gasoline is made up of molecules composed of nothing but hydrogen and carbon arranged in chains. Gasoline molecules have from seven to 11 carbons in each chain. Here are some common configurations: Typical molecules found in gasoline.
- Gasoline | Definition, Uses, & Facts | BritannicaGasoline, mixture of volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum and used as fuel for internal-combustion engines. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats. Originally a by-product of the petroleum industry, gasoline later became the preferred automobile fuel.
- Gasoline explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Gasoline—a petroleum product. Gasoline is a fuel made from crude oil and other petroleum liquids. Gasoline is mainly used in vehicle engines. Petroleum refineries and blending facilities produce finished motor gasoline for retail sale at gasoline fueling stations.
- Gasoline explained Where our gasoline comes from - U.S. Energy ...Gasoline begins its journey to consumers as crude oil at petroleum refineries and then moves through stages of refining, transport, storage, and blending until final delivery to retail fueling stations.
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