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

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The researchers found that the combination of technologies allowed improvements in fuel economy over the engine drive cycle. They determined relative in-vehicle fuel economies via drive cycle simulation for comparison to a naturally aspirated (NA) gasoline port fuel injection (PFI) engine. Cairns et al. SAE 2009-01-0138).

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

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Co-Optima estimations indicate that significant fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. At a 30% blend level, this equates to an 18% reduction in emissions for the finished fuel. Estimations indicate that fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Their results showed that in comparison with gasoline mode, CO emitted in methanol mode decreased 11.2%. These strategies are closely linked to the economy. Currently in China, there is only a temporary limit value of 10mg/km, which was regulated by the Ministry of Industry and Information prior to the pilot work of methanol implement.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. d) further provides for alcohol blends as follows: Special provisions for alcohol blends. (1) Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in Brazil. 40 CFR ยง 80.27(d)