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MARCH 27, 2020

Co-Optima estimations indicate that significant fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. The report highlights researchers’ answers to three vital questions: What fuels do engines want? What fuels should we make? What Fuels Do Engines Want? Source: Co-Optima capstone report.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

A multi-cylinder version is practical for a wide variety of vehicles and offers greatest benefit to C and D class passenger cars which can take advantage of the low cost architecture and significantly improved fuel economy and emissions. This is especially important in piston-ported 2-stroke engines. Lotus says.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) have released a request for information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0001460 ) titled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines” (Optima).

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AUGUST 16, 2016

million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. General Motors.

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APRIL 10, 2013

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The Co-Optima researchers are working to discover: What fuel properties maximize engine performance? What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

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