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Intermediate Alcohol-Gasoline Blends, Fuels for Enabling Increased Engine Efficiency and Powertrain Possibilities

Journal Article
2014-01-1231
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-1231
Published April 01, 2014 by SAE International in United States
Intermediate Alcohol-Gasoline Blends, Fuels for Enabling Increased Engine Efficiency and Powertrain Possibilities
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Citation: Splitter, D. and Szybist, J., "Intermediate Alcohol-Gasoline Blends, Fuels for Enabling Increased Engine Efficiency and Powertrain Possibilities," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 7(1):29-47, 2014, https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-1231.
Language: English

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