flex-fuel
Britishadjective
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So-called flex-fuel cars that run on pure ethanol or a gasoline-ethanol blend now make up 80 percent of Brazil’s light vehicle fleet.
From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2018
And because this flex-fuel option costs less than $100 per car, making such a change is not exorbitant.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2011
Nor has it been used to grow sugar for ethanol, where Brazil is a world leader with its unique flex-fuel engines.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2011
Most Brazilian cars can run on a mixture of ethanol and petrol, thanks in part to the flex-fuel engine, developed in the country.
From Economist ● Nov. 18, 2010
Other Options Automakers like Audi, Bentley, BMW and Volkswagen are turning to flex-fuel and diesel technology as better ways to conserve fuel--and still meet emissions standards.
From Forbes ● Mar. 31, 2010
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