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DOE Co-Optima researchers identify 6 high-potential blendstocks

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Demonstration that autoignition performance of a broad range of fuels under ACI conditions correlates poorly with octane index, highlighting the need for new metrics. Establishment of modeling and analysis methods to characterize economic value and environmental performance across the supply chain.

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

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Methanol-powered vehicles are one pillar of Geely Auto’s diversified new-energy strategy, which also encompasses ethanol, CNG, gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure-electric, and extended-range solutions. Methanol in China. Most recently, methanol-fueled prototypes are being tested in 3 provinces of China. Sileghem, L., Wallner, T.,

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