01-09-2021, 05:48 PM
Although our Sevens appear to run well on almost anything, you can get Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 Octane which is currently E0 - but costs much more. However, ethanol is about a third less energy dense than pure petrol and, in the US, the Environmental Protection Agency says there's between a three and four per cent reduction in fuel economy using E10 compared with pure oil-based petrol. In 2014 "What Car?" magazine conducted a series of tests of compatible cars running E10 bioethanol fuel against running on pure petrol. All four cars suffered a reduction in fuel economy ranging from six to 11.5 per cent, with the larger-engined cars suffering the least." So, this looks like a lose-lose for everyone as those filling up with E10 will have to spend an additional 6 to 11% to travel the same distance as before. Seems crazy to turn food into fuel....