Which provinces and cities are piloting ethanol gasoline?
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Regions in China using ethanol gasoline include: 1. Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Henan, Anhui, and Guangxi provinces; 2. Bayannur City, Wuhai City, and 6 cities in Jiangsu Province (Xuzhou, Lianyungang, Huaian, Yancheng, Suqian); 3. 7 cities in Shandong Province (Jinan, Zaozhuang, Jining, Tai'an, Linyi, Liaocheng, Heze); 4. 9 cities in Hubei Province (Wuhan, Xiangfan, Jingmen, Suizhou, Xiaogan, Shiyan, Yichang, Huangshi, Ezhou); 5. 6 regions in Hebei Province (Shijiazhuang, Baoding, Xingtai, Handan, Cangzhou, Hengshui). 6. Among these, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Henan, Anhui, and Guangxi provinces implement "full-closed" promotion, where all gas stations in principle must provide ethanol gasoline exclusively without mixing regular gasoline; while Jiangsu, Hubei, Hebei, Shandong, and Guangdong provinces adopt "semi-closed" promotion, with some gas stations offering both regular gasoline and ethanol gasoline.
I remember driving through many places and encountering ethanol gasoline when refueling, such as in Henan, where gas stations clearly marked it. I felt the car accelerated a bit smoother after filling up. The ethanol gasoline pilot program mainly covers the northeast and central regions, specifically the three provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning, as well as Henan, Anhui, and Guangxi. Some parts of Shandong, like Jinan, and certain cities in Hubei have also been included in the pilot promotion. This fuel has many benefits—environmentally friendly, no doubt, with lower emissions, and it can be produced from local crops, saving petroleum. However, it's important to note that ethanol gasoline evaporates quickly, so don't leave it in the tank for too long in the summer, or the engine might sputter when starting. Overall, it's quite practical, and I hope it spreads nationwide to reduce smog and give us fresh air every day. Next time I travel to Anhui, I'll try it again and see how it performs.
