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NREL study probes emissions impact of butanol-gasoline blends in light-duty vehicles

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Results of a study led by a team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on the impact of butanol-gasoline blends on light-duty vehicle emissions suggest that widespread deployment of n-butanol or i-butanol in the gasoline pool could result in changes to the estimated emissions of alcohols and carbonyls in the emissions inventory.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? Let’s see a quick statistic. Methanol can be used in internal combustion engines either directly or as a blend with gasoline. FFVs are designed to run on blends of methanol and gasoline in different ratios. It is not a low value.

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Tesla says Model S comes out on top in US-NCAP crash testing with lowest Vehicle Safety Score

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In response to Tesla’s press release announcing the Model S’ performance, NHTSA provided a statement saying: The agency’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program is designed to provide consumers with information about the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles beyond what is required by Federal standards.

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). Background. Three main engine wear mechanisms are impacted by ethanol fuels: abrasive wear, adhesive wear and corrosion.

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EV Chargers for All!

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When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. Even used gasoline-powered cars are averaging a monthly car payment of around $525. Two obstacles stood in his way. One was affordability. households.