Análisis comparativo del impacto ambiental de los combustibles Ecopaís y Súper en condiciones reales de operación

Jhon Paul Bacusoy-Robles; Joshue Emanuel Bailon-Pin; Manuel Vicente Reyes

Authors

Bacusoy-Robles Jhon Paul Instituto Superior Tecnológico Luis Arboleda Martínez. Manta, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8718-1883
Bailon-Pin Joshue Emanuel Instituto Superior Tecnológico Luis Arboleda Martínez. Manta, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4300-129X
Reyes Manuel Vicente Instituto Superior Tecnológico Luis Arboleda Martínez. Manta, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0926-6210

Keywords:

environmental pollution, exhaust emissions, Ecopaís gasoline, Super gasoline, transportation sustainability

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/ig.v8i16.0287

Abstract

This study aims to compare the environmental impact and performance of Ecopaís and Super gasolines under real-life driving conditions. The object of study is a 2011 Chevrolet Vitara SZ, and CO₂, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter emissions are measured in a standardized manner using an exhaust gas analyzer. The results show that, compared to Super gasoline, Ecopaís gasoline reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 11.11%, NOx emissions by 20%, and particulate matter emissions by 25%. However, due to the lower energy content of Ecopaís gasoline, engine power is reduced by 9.3%. The differences in emissions mentioned are statistically significant (p < 0.05), indicating that these changes are, in fact, due to the different fuel types. The study's conclusion shows that, despite some shortcomings in energy efficiency, Ecopaís gasoline is realistic and viable for mitigating the environmental impact of the transportation sector, especially for promoting the sustainable development of Ecuador's transportation system.

Keywords: environmental pollution, exhaust emissions, Ecopaís gasoline, Super gasoline, transportation sustainability.

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