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Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

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converted all vehicle efficiency measurements into vehicle energy efficiency (VEE, km/MJ) based on fuel energy densities reported in each study. Standard deviations increase by >10% and >200% when used in high and low blends, respectively. Most of the studies expressed vehicle efficiency in various volume-based units.

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Ford moving to vehicle testing with advanced 2.3L MiGTDI engine research project; Tier 3 SULEV30 target with 25% fuel economy improvement

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Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. I4 / 25 bar BMEP; during the concept evaluation in 2010 and 2011, the research team revised the architecture to 2.3L Earlier post.).

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Study finds tailor-made fuels from biomass could significantly reduce emissions of criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases

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Methods of converting new types of biofuels in the TMFB Cluster of Excellence. All fuels were analyzed in four load points, three of which are within the NEDC range for an inertia weight class of 1590 kg, the fourth being of interest for future downsizing concepts. it can be produced from biomass.). Janssen et al. Click to enlarge.

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