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

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Results of a study led by a team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on the impact of butanol-gasoline blends on light-duty vehicle emissions suggest that widespread deployment of n-butanol or i-butanol in the gasoline pool could result in changes to the estimated emissions of alcohols and carbonyls in the emissions inventory.

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

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They determined relative in-vehicle fuel economies via drive cycle simulation for comparison to a naturally aspirated (NA) gasoline port fuel injection (PFI) engine. A Study of Gasoline-Alcohol Blended Fuels in an Advanced Turbocharged DISI Engine. ( Cairns et al. SAE 2009-01-0138). SAE 2009-01-0138 ).

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DOE to award up to $4.5M to projects for alt fuel and advanced vehicle deployment

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-FOA-0001097 ) entitled “Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Deployment Initiatives”. Blends of 85% or more of alcohol with gasoline.

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

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For the past four years, the Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) National Laboratory consortium has focused research efforts primarily on turbocharged (boosted) spark-ignition (SI) engines for light-duty vehicles. What Will Work in the Real World? —Co-Optima capstone report. industry, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

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DOE Co-Optima researchers identify 6 high-potential blendstocks

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The report spotlights significant FY18 Co-Optima accomplishments including: Characterization of fuel properties and engine parameters capable of delivering a 10% increase in fuel economy for LD vehicles with boosted SI engines. —NREL Vehicle Technologies Program Manager John Farrell.

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

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Geely Group and CRI intend to collaborate on the deployment of renewable methanol fuel production technology in China and explore the development and deployment of 100% methanol-fueled vehicles in China, Iceland and other countries. The company is proactively working with partners across China to expand the use of methanol-fueled vehicles.

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Study quantifies impact of fuel composition on PM emissions from gasoline direct injection engines

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According to data released by the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) in 2014, motor vehicles were responsible for 31% of local PM 2.5 Typical China Phase V gasoline did not definitely reduce vehicle emissions versus the typical Phase IV gasoline with higher sulfur (. Storey et al. emissions in 2014. 2015.11.019 Storey, J.,

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