Statistically valid sampling, testing, computer modeling and vehicle emissions testing of 3 most popular Twin Cities gasoline brands. Sulfur varied considerably between brands. Holiday Blue Planet gasoline claims no more than 80 parts per million sulfur it was found to have the lowest sulfur content of any Twin Cities fuel, averaging 60 ppm. Amoco contained the highest sulfur at 159 ppm, while SA averaged 91 ppm. The three fuels differed in other ways.
Olefins are highly reactive hydrocarbons that generate high levels of ozone or smog.
Watch for upcoming summer 2000 results it is anticipated that refiners will begin modifications, as federal gasoline requirements change over the next few years. Researchers will also be testing Minnesota gasolines in the newest low-emission vehicles. Healthy Lungs Copyright 1998-2001 American Lung Association of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The American Lung Association of Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity.