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Researchers at KAUST, Saudi Aramco evaluating low-octane fuels for gasoline compression ignition engines

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Gasoline compression ignition (GCI) is an experimental engine technology that could consume 25% less energy than a conventional automobile engine. GCI uses a gasoline-type fuel, but rather than ignited with a spark, it is compression-ignited like diesel. Earlier post.)

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SwRI receives $650k DOT contract to evaluate risks of transporting liquids with dissolved gases

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The regulations related to the transportation of hazardous chemicals such as crude oil or gasoline are very different from those for transporting milk. Current regulations do not provide guidelines on how much gas can be dissolved in liquid without changing the hazard classification of the fluid. —Swanand Bhagwat.

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Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet get end-of-year engine refresh; up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption

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Just before the end of the year, Volkswagen will introduce three new gasoline engines (77 kW/103 hp, 110 kW/148 hp and 162 kW/217 hp) and two diesel engines (81 kW/109 hp and 110 kW/148 hp) for the Beetle. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard and are all more efficient than their predecessors. 162 kW TSI.

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Gevo and Praj to commercialize sustainable aviation fuel in India

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signed a binding, definitive Master Framework Agreement (MFA) to collaborate on providing renewable, low carbon, low particulate, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable premium gasoline in India and neighboring countries. concentrations an order of magnitude greater than World Health Organization guidelines.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 In the gasoline-engined version of the new protection saloon, a latest-generation 4.4-liter kWh/100 km.

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Proposed 5th edition of Worldwide Fuel Charter introduces new Category 5 for fuel efficiency and emission control

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The proposed WWFC5 provides automaker and engine manufacturer proposed recommendations for the quality of market gasoline and diesel fuel. For gasoline, Category 5 raises the minimum gasoline research octane number (RON) to 95. The revised Category 4 will allow biodiesel in diesel fuel at levels up to 5% by volume.

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2011 Highlander Hybrid Equipped with Larger Engine, Improved Fuel Economy

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The hybrid system pairs the gasoline V6 engine with a high-torque electric drive motor-generator for total system output of 280 net hp (209 kW). The Hybrid System Indicator in the instrument gauge panel provides the driver with a guideline to help maximize fuel consumption. Conventional engine Highlander. The available 3.5-liter