Alternative Fuels Downsizing Gasoline Study 
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 10, 2015
Researchers at Tsinghua University in China are studying the effects of Dual-Fuel Spark Ignition (DFSI) combustion fueled with different alcohols and gasoline. Alternatively, in the second study, gasoline–alcohol DFSI is based on PFI of gasoline and DI of alcohols.). —Liu et al.
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2013
Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. Several recent highly cited LCAs that have incorporated vehicle efficiency differences between gasoline and ethanol/gasoline blends could potentially be misleading. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2011
The study concludes that China and Europe, not the United States, will be the largest markets for EVs in 2020, driven by strong government support. Alternative fuels could also play a role in emission reduction for ICE-propelled vehicles, BCG notes. However, China is a major wildcard. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
will also need to be made with the further development and distribution of sustainable fuels which can be alternatives to traditional diesel and gasoline. promote dialogue with relevant stakeholders on a voluntary fuel labeling scheme. Sizeable efforts. At the same time, road safety. remains an important concern.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 2, 2018
Researchers at Tianjin University in China report that combing split injection to the Miller cycle with boost pressure can effectively decrease the knock tendency and increase the engine torque in a downsized spark-ignition engine. Their paper is published in the journal Fuel. —Wei et al. L and a compression ratio of 10:1.
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AUGUST 16, 2016
Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Description. Federal funding.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 14, 2009
Dr. Ken Kurani from the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) presented results from the latest in a series of electric drive consumer studies seeking to learn from consumers whether or not PHEVs are a good idea. Our history with alternative fuels has been truly awful.” Ken Kurani. Steve Plotkin.
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