As of 2007, the average lengths of compact sedans and compact sport utility vehicles in America are 177.2 inches and 172.3 inches, respectively. Medium sedans and SUVs are 10 to 20 inches longer than their compact counterparts, while large cars are longer by a further 15 to 20 inches.
There are many types of accelerants throughout the industry. Accelerants are usually a mixture of solvents that are organic based. Examples of different types of accelerants include: Kerosene, paint thinner, Gasoline etc. These substances are also referred to as petroleum distillates. In the automotive industry however, there are only a few accelerants that are of vital importance. These are; petrol, diesel and lubricating oils [1].
Arsonists, for example, often use accelerants such as gasoline or kerosene to speed combustion and spread flames in the interior of a building. A forensic chemist may collect samples of burned and unburned materials, extract the volatile hydrocarbons, and separate the components for analysis by gas chromatography.