Tag: gas

Is Premium Gas Really That Much Better?

If you’re a driver who uses premium gasoline in your car, you may actually be wasting your money. Unless your car manufacturer recommends premium gas for your vehicle (such as many performance engines), you really don’t need to use it.

Fleet Fuel Card FAQs Blog

At Fuel Express, we know that if you don’t already use fleet fuel cards, you may have a lot of questions about them. That’s why we put together a guide of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to fleet fuel cards.

A History of the Top U.S. Gas Stations

Some of the most visited gas stations in the U.S. are Shell, ExxonMobil, and BP. You may visit them all the time, but do you know the history behind any of them? We dove in to find out how these stations became so popular.

The Bad Part About Low Gas Prices

Over the last couple years, gas prices have been decreasing, which is great news for Americans. In the years before, we had to worry about where we could travel and how far, depending on the price we had to pay

Should You Buy a Diesel Car?

If you’re in the market for a new car, you may be wondering whether you should buy one with a diesel engine or a gasoline engine. Here, our fuel card company is here to help. We’ve investigated the pros and cons of owning a diesel car so you can decide if one is right for you.

Get Ready for More Ethanol in Your Gasoline

Back in 2005, Congress passed the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that requires biofuel be blended into gasoline in the U.S. By now, we’ve all noticed that the gasoline at local gas stations has “up to 10% ethanol” and according to the RFS, it’s required that that ethanol continue to increase – however, not by percentage, but by gallons.

How Does an Engine Really Work?

The gasoline-powered internal combustion engine is the most popular engine in the world, powering millions of cars. Chances are you use a car on a daily basis – have you ever turned your ignition over and wondered what’s going on under the hood? Our fuel card company explains.

Fuel Cell Cars vs. Battery Electric: A Study from UMTRI

At Fuel Express, our fuel card company is always interested in up-and-coming car technology, and the latest thing to hit the market has been hydrogen fuel cell power. While two manufacturers (Toyota and Honda) have already begun production on their own fuel cell vehicles, others are taking the idea into consideration.

Ever Wonder How Gasoline Is Made?

According to the Department of Natural Resources, the United States consumes more than 20 million barrels of petroleum products every day, and over half of them are in the form of gasoline. While you may not often think about the gasoline that’s filling up your vehicle up, has the way that it’s made ever crossed your mind? Our fleet gas card company dove into it.

11 Cars That Won’t Be Back for 2016

Car manufacturers are starting to roll out their newest vehicles for 2016, and that means we have to say goodbye to certain models. Back in May, our fuel card company shared 10 Cars You Won’t See After 2015; six months later, we’ve decided to update and add to the list.