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MAY 1, 2009

A study by engineers from Mahle Powertrain Ltd and BP found strong synergy between spark ignition (SI) engine downsizing and fuel containing low-to-moderate amounts of alcohol, including ethanol and butanol. The team presented a paper on their work at the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. SAE 2009-01-0138).

Alcohol Blend 186

Alcohol Blend Downsizing Engine Fuel 186

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

In the study, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , they splash-blended certification gasoline with alcohols to produce four blends: ethanol (16 vol%); n-butanol (17 vol%); i-butanol (21 vol%); and an i-butanol (12 vol%)/ethanol (7 vol%) mixture.

Gasoline 236

Gasoline Alcohol Blend Light Emissions 236

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JULY 8, 2015

Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. From 2009, led by the Ministry of Industry and Information, the pilot work of methanol gasoline implement is Shanxi province started.

Renewable 150

Renewable Carbon Water Fuel 150

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AUGUST 30, 2009

d) further provides for alcohol blends as follows: Special provisions for alcohol blends. (1) In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc. As used in this section and Sec. 40 CFR § 80.27(d) US Environmental Protection Agency Grants Testing Waiver. Earlier GCC post.]

Transportation 317

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

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NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The powertrain system—the patent application for which was filed in 2009—includes an electrical energy storage system—such as a Li-ion battery pack—and an electric traction motor. Fuels can include gasoline blends, and alcohol blended hydrocarbon fuel grades. E80, E85), and neat ethanol (E99).

Extended Range 400

Extended Range Plug-in Engine GM 400