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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. Estimations indicate that fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. Source: Co-Optima capstone report. What Will Work in the Real World? —Co-Optima capstone report.

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DOE Co-Optima researchers identify 6 high-potential blendstocks

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While fuel economy ratings of today’s cars significantly outstrip those of just a decade ago, cost-effective efficiency improvements remain limited by existing engine designs and fuel formulas.

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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 § 80.27(d)

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

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These strategies are closely linked to the economy. In regard to organization and management, achieving greater security is a primary concern, because there are huge losses in connection with human life, property and the economy in the production and transportation processes. Sileghem, L., Wallner, T., and Verhelst, S. 2014.07.002.

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