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

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The researchers found that the combination of technologies allowed improvements in fuel economy over the engine drive cycle. They determined relative in-vehicle fuel economies via drive cycle simulation for comparison to a naturally aspirated (NA) gasoline port fuel injection (PFI) engine. Cairns et al. SAE 2009-01-0138).

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

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Co-Optima estimations indicate that significant fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. Estimations indicate that fuel economy improvements are possible with improvements to RON, S, and HOV. Source: Co-Optima capstone report. What Fuels Should We Make? What Will Work in the Real World?

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

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CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Geely is committed to achieving the long-term goal of zero emissions mobility through a diverse suite of new energy solutions, including renewable methanol vehicle technology. Earlier post.)

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol.