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An Overview of the Effects of Ethanol-Gasoline Blends on SI Engine Performance, Fuel Efficiency, and Emissions

Journal Article
2013-01-1635
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-1635
Published April 08, 2013 by SAE International in United States
An Overview of the Effects of Ethanol-Gasoline Blends on SI Engine Performance, Fuel Efficiency, and Emissions
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Citation: Stein, R., Anderson, J., and Wallington, T., "An Overview of the Effects of Ethanol-Gasoline Blends on SI Engine Performance, Fuel Efficiency, and Emissions," SAE Int. J. Engines 6(1):470-487, 2013, https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-1635.
Language: English

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