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Optimal Use of Ethanol in Dual Fuel Applications: Effects of Engine Downsizing, Spark Retard, and Compression Ratio on Fuel Economy

Journal Article
2016-01-0786
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-0786
Published April 05, 2016 by SAE International in United States
Optimal Use of Ethanol in Dual Fuel Applications: Effects of Engine Downsizing, Spark Retard, and Compression Ratio on Fuel Economy
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Citation: Jo, Y., Bromberg, L., and Heywood, J., "Optimal Use of Ethanol in Dual Fuel Applications: Effects of Engine Downsizing, Spark Retard, and Compression Ratio on Fuel Economy," SAE Int. J. Engines 9(2):1087-1101, 2016, https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-0786.
Language: English

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