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MIT study: higher octane standard fuel in US could lower fleet fuel consumption & GHG an extra 4.5-6% by 2040

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to 6% reduction in fleet fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, on top of a projected 26.8% without higher octane fuel, but with other projected vehicle and powertrain technology improvements), according to a new analysis by a team at MIT. Engines Forecasts Fuel Efficiency Fuels High Octane Fuels'

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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The report addresses topics related to the evolution of vehicle technology and its deployment, the development of alternative fuels and energy sources, the impacts of driver behavior, and the implications of all of these factors on future GHG emissions in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan.

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