EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline
Green Car Congress
APRIL 6, 2016
in August and September 2015—the highest share in more than a decade, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. The higher the octane rating, the greater the resistance to preignition, the fundamental cause of engine knock.
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