Glossary / General

ethanol

23 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Ethanol is a kind of alcohol you can add to gasoline. It helps the engine run cleaner and can give it more power.

Technical Definition

Ethanol is a type of alcohol used as an alternative fuel additive that can increase octane rating and reduce emissions.

Hear It Discussed

"...talking about how things like ethanol are not only renewable as a biofuel, but they actually have the potential to unlock greater levels of performance in vehicles."
SEMA Garage and the Modern Car with VP Jim Moore Bring a Trailer Podcast 12:00

"No, no, it'd be a good idea, [4042.9s] especially with all these older cars in the ethanol,"
Hoovie is Here! What is Mercedes Thinking? New Manual BMW M3! Gullwing Issues! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 07:21

"I think my opinion is a bit of mix of ethanol running cars and there'll be a mix of electric cars"
Automotive Experts - Don't Just Use The Cheapest Gas Without Knowing What It Is Under The Hood show 19:42