‘Small adjustments’ can help drivers avoid E10 fuel economy issues

E10 petrol was introduced to forecourts in Northern Ireland earlier this month in a bid to decarbonise transport in the country. The new fuel is blended with up to 10 percent renewable ethanol and will help the country slash emissions, as it is greener than existing petrol.The greener fuel was previously rolled out onto forecourts in England, Scotland and Wales in September 2021.It is estimated that as many as 600,000 older vehicles manufactured before 2011 and classic cars should not use E10 because they are not compatible.When the fuel was first unveiled by the UK Government, it estimated that motorists would see a drop in fuel economy of around one percent.It said other factors, like driving style, the weight of the car and weather conditions would have a much greater impact.READ MORE: Sainsbury’s implements new 50p charge in petrol stations ‘Small adjustments’ can help drivers reduce impact of fuel consumption from E10 petrol. (Image: Getty) E10 petrol launched in England, Scotland and Wales in 2021. (Image: Getty)Despite this, many drivers have reported seeing much greater margins with their fuel economy since switching from the previous standard, E5.Will Bullen of Car Lease Special Offers spoke about how drivers could offset their fuel economy issues, simply by altering their driving style.He said: ‘We know a lot of people are looking to save money right now and these simple tips are a great start to cutting costs at the petrol pump. ‘Smooth acceleration and braking are the obvious ones, but we also recommend anticipating traffic lights and slow-moving traffic, rather than flooring it between each stop. DON’T MISSDrivers face huge £1,000 fine for little-known parking law [WARNING]Drivers warned of spider invasion which could lead to £2,500 fines [SHOCKING]The Royal Family’s incredible car collection – pictures [STUNNING] Most registered E10-incompatible cars. (Image: Express)The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) claims the energy content of ethanol is about 33 percent less than pure unleaded.It added: ‘the impact of fuel ethanol on vehicle fuel economy varies depending on the amount of denaturant that is added to the ethanol.’The energy content of denaturant is about equal to the energy content of pure gasoline (petrol). ‘In general, vehicle fuel economy may decrease by about three percent when using E10.’