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Study Finds Strong Synergy Between Spark Ignition Engine Downsizing and Low-to-Moderate Alcohol Blend Fuels

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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 researchers found that the combination of technologies allowed improvements in fuel economy over the engine drive cycle.

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Alcohol Blend Downsizing Engine Fuel

Co-Optima releases capstone report on first 4 years of work

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MARCH 27, 2020

Co-Optima estimations indicate that significant fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. compression ratio, extent of downsizing, etc.). At a 30% blend level, this equates to an 18% reduction in emissions for the finished fuel. Source: Co-Optima capstone report.

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Alcohol Blend Fuel Engine Fuel Economy

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Study Finds Strong Synergy Between Spark Ignition Engine Downsizing and Low-to-Moderate Alcohol Blend Fuels

Co-Optima releases capstone report on first 4 years of work

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