Do ethanol cars really start when it is cold outside?
Since winter 2006-07, a winter grade of ethanol is being introduced during the months Nov-March (75% ethanol plus 25% petrol). The result for motorists will be more reliable cold starting, and you won’t need to worry about trips into the mountains. To guarantee starting at temperatures below -15ºC, current ethanol cars require an engine heater or a higher proportion of petrol in the fuel.
