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UC Riverside study finds emissions benefits for E15 blend in California

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A study by a team from UC Riverside has assessed the potential of increasing ethanol content in California reformulated gasoline (CaRFG) by investigating the exhaust emissions from a fleet of 20 Tier 3 light-duty vehicles. Formaldehyde emissions did not show a statistically significant effect. Durbin, Kent C. 2023.128836.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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This statistic increases to two-thirds of all new registrations if the data are restricted to passenger cars, according to Bosch. According to Bosch, a realistic estimate is that diesel will be able to capture a 10% share of the light vehicle market by 2018. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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Study finds fleet switch from PFI to GDI engines will result in net reduction in global warming

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In this study, we present a comprehensive database of emissions from a fleet of GDI- and PFI-equipped light-duty gasoline vehicles tested on a chassis dynamometer over the cold-start unified cycle (UC). Therefore, the secondary organic aerosol and ozone formation potential of the exhaust does not depend on engine technology.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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As a result, steering is light, and higher-speed cornering is firm, without any wallowing from the extra weight of the battery pack in the rear. Its heart is the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. Besides a status light, there are also two buttons here. Click to enlarge. Connected and safety technologies.

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NREL review of E15 effects on MY2001 and later cars finds no meaningful differences with E10

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The data presented in these studies did not show any evidence of deterioration in engine durability or maintenance issues for E15 (or E20) in comparison to E0 and E10 (when tested). Materials compatibility testing provides no evidence that 15 vol% ethanol blends will cause increased rates of metal corrosion in comparison to 10% blends.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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