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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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This analysis examines the effect of this downturn in driving on gasoline consumption (both total and per capita), and places the consumption in 2020 in a historical context. The results show that gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that 55 years ago. Total consumption. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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NREL study probes emissions impact of butanol-gasoline blends in light-duty vehicles

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Summary of significant emissions results from the fuel testing. This study points to the need for more extensive emissions measurements for these new fuels as well as research to gain a better understanding of the biological effects of the NMOG components that they produce, the team concludes. Credit: ACS, Ratcliff et al.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Model year.

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UC Riverside researchers find mixed emissions impact from use of higher ethanol and butanol fuels in FFVs

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Particulate emissions were clearly influenced by certain fuel parameters including oxygen content, hydrogen content, and aromatics content. They also tested a Bu55 blend (55% isobutanol)—the highest volume of isobutanol that could be blended while still meeting the California summer gasoline specifications.

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New method for knock control could improve fuel efficiency, emissions and torque

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Researchers at Villanova University are developing a new method for optimizing the knock control threshold that significantly improves the performance of a standard knock controller in a spark ignition gasoline engine. 2013) Optimizing Knock Thresholds for Improved Knock Control. —Jones et al. Peyton Jones, J. Spelina, J.

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Platts Report: China oil demand up 5.3% in December to historic high; overall demand in 2014 increased 3%

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million b/d, which was higher than the 2% year-over-year growth seen in 2013. from 2013 to 30 million mt, the lowest annual level since Platts started tracking Chinese oil demand data in 2005. million b/d, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) mid-January. from 2013 to 172.72 million mt.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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As well as achieving significant emissions reductions based on continuous evolutionary advances of the TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines, future BMW core brand models will also benefit from the transfer of new electrified drive technology (BMW eDrive) developed by the BMW i sub-brand. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1

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