Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2015

A team of engineers from GM Powertrain, Ford and FCA have published a detailed review of how to estimate the engine efficiency benefits of higher octane fuel—e.g., To achieve continued improvement in engine efficiency and CO 2 emissions, it is critical to quantify the roles of fuel octane rating and alcohol content.

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Engine Fuel GM Ford 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2010

RVPs (predicted DVPE) of single- and dual-alcohol blends in gasoline with different relative proportions of ethanol and 1-butanol. It is also a critical factor in meeting evaporative emission requirements. Tags: Emissions Ethanol Fuels. Credit: ACS, Andersen et al. Click to enlarge.

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Alcohol Blend Gasoline Ozone Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Model T Ford, which debuted in 1908, was originally designed to operate on alcohol. The Model T and Model A Fords were later designed to operate on either alcohol or gasoline or a blend of alcohol and gasoline. d) further provides for alcohol blends as follows: Special provisions for alcohol blends. (1)

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317