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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 addition of alcohol did not improve excess air tolerance. Future work shall be concerned with the combustion, performance and emissions of alcohol fuels across the speed-load map of an aggressively downsized, state-of-the-art, twin-turbocharged three cylinder SI engine. Cairns et al. —Cairns et al.

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

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This research involves identifying the fuel properties and engine parameters that mitigate knock and emissions, while maximizing boosted SI efficiency and performance. Of the fuel properties investigated, these six were found to have the most impact on engine efficiency and emissions. What Will Work in the Real World?

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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

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. … 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. Alcohol and gasoline-alcohol blends also offer efficiency benefits independent of their octane value.

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