Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

A study by engineers from Mahle Powertrain Ltd and BP found strong synergy between spark ignition (SI) engine downsizing and fuel containing low-to-moderate amounts of alcohol, including ethanol and butanol. For example, with E85, the calorific value was 32% lower than the 98 RON fuel while the fuel consumption was 33% higher.

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Alcohol Blend Downsizing Engine Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2020

For the past four years, the Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) National Laboratory consortium has focused research efforts primarily on turbocharged (boosted) spark-ignition (SI) engines for light-duty vehicles. The report highlights researchers’ answers to three vital questions: What fuels do engines want?

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Alcohol Blend Fuel Engine Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2015

A team of engineers from GM Powertrain, Ford and FCA have published a detailed review of how to estimate the engine efficiency benefits of higher octane fuel—e.g., fuel with higher ethanol content—for part- and full-load operation for different engine types and fuel assumptions. —Leone et al.

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Engine Fuel GM Ford 150