People who own fleets of vehicles here on Cape Cod typically have their choice when it comes to what type of fuel to use to power these vehicles. There is your standard gasoline, diesel fuel and ethanol to name a few.
So how does a fleet manager go about picking the right type of fuel for their vehicles? The decision process becomes easier when you are well informed and are aware of the benefits the products you are choosing from can offer. That is exactly why today Cape Cod Oil & Propane will break down the differences between diesel fuel and ethanol.
Diesel fuel is made from crude oil. Crude oil goes through a refining process, which results in ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is intentionally produced in a way to help reduce sulfur content. As a result it is clean burning and better for both your equipment and the environment.
Ethanol is a renewable fuel that is made from certain types of biomass as well as plant materials. To make ethanol, these materials are converted into alcohol so that it can then be used as a fuel additive for gasoline. It can also be used as a fuel in spark-ignition engines, but this is not quite as common. Ethanol should not be used in an engine that is made for diesel fuel.
One of the perks of using diesel fuel is its high energy density and the fact that it makes the vehicles it fuels efficient. Compared to a standard gasoline-powered engine, a diesel fuel powered engine generates more energy per gallon. In fact, some vehicles that operate on diesel fuel can get up to 30% more miles than if they were using traditional gasoline. This part of why the fuel is good for long-haul vehicles and heavy-duty machinery.
Compared to both diesel fuel and gasoline, ethanol contains less energy per gallon. Therefore, a driver of a vehicle that is powered by ethanol is most likely going to need to refuel on a pretty frequent basis.
Efficiency isn’t the only benefit that diesel fuel offers a vehicle.
The diesel fuel that is being made and used today is cleaner, greener and better for the environment than ever before.
In addition to making an engine more powerful, using diesel fuel helps you cut down on how much maintenance your vehicle is going to require.
Businesses here on Cape Cod can rest assured that Cape Cod Oil & Propane can get them the diesel fuel they need when they need it. We carry both on-road and off-road diesel fuel and we can deliver either one directly to your storage facility, business or work site. Alternatively, you can visit us at our North Truro location on Route 6 to purchase the diesel fuel you need.
Contact Cape Cod Oil & Propane today to partner with us on your company’s diesel fuel needs.