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

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Knock and fuel octane rating are becoming increasingly important due to many powertrain design trends including downsizing, downspeeding, cylinder deactivation, and hybridization. … Davis, Asim Iqbal, Ronald A. In their study, Leone et al. —Leone et al. Leone, James E. Anderson, Richard S. Reese, II, Michael H. 5b01420.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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and UC-Davis Emeritus and Catherine JJ DeMauro. The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. About Dr. Frank.

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Developing Fords EcoBoost Combustion System

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The spark plug is at the center of the chamber. Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct injection EcoBoost engines are targeted to play a significant near-term role in Ford’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption by enabling downsizing. Some of the droplets may escape into the exhaust system and result in high UHC emissions.

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