20% Ethanol (E20) Report
The purpose of this document is to provide the findings of Phase 2B of the E20 ethanol-blend fuel program running at Orbital Engine Company.
The study is an initiative of the Department of the Environment and Heritage project 'Market Barriers to the Uptake of Biofuels - Testing Petrol Containing 20% Ethanol (E20)'. Phase 2B is primarily focussed on uncovering the potential higher mileage issues related to the use of the E20 fuel blend.
For further information on the effects of ethanol blends on engines, see:
- 'Setting the Ethanol Limit in Petrol', Environment Australia 2002
Testing Results - Vehicles
- Literature Review on the Impacts of 20% Ethanol on Vehicles, November 2002
- Results of Testing 20% Ethanol on Vehicles, March 2003
- Materials Compatibility Testing - Vehicles, May 2003
- Testing Gasoline Containing 20% Ethanol (E20) - Final Report, May 2004
Testing Results - Non-Automotive Engines (line trimmer and outboard)
- Literature Review on the Impacts of 10 and 20% Ethanol on Non-automotive Engines, December 2002
- Results of Testing 10 and 20% Ethanol on Non-automotive Engines, January 2003
- Materials Compatibility Testing - Non-automotive Engines, May 2003
- Marine Outboard Driveability Assessment - Impacts of 10 and 20% Ethanol, February 2003