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DOE Co-Optima report identifies top ten bio-blendstocks for efficiency in boosted SI engines

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These blendstocks are best-suited for light-duty (LD) gasoline BSI engines. The merit function determines potential improvements in engine efficiency, was used to evaluate the performance of candidate bio-blendstocks in blends up to 30%. The blendstocks were identified using a fuel property basis using the BSI merit function.

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