The Impact of Isobutanol and Ethanol on Gasoline Fuel Properties and Black Carbon Emissions from Two Light-Duty Gasoline Vehicles

Authors

• Tak W. Chan - Environment Canada

Topic

• Ethanol
• Particulate matter (PM)
• Fuel injection
• Gasohol
• Emissions
• Gasoline

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