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Options for the Introduction of Methanol as a Transportation Fuel
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It is generally recognized chat methanol is the best candidate for long-term replacement of petroleum-based fuels at soma time in the future. The transition from an established fuel to a new fuel, and vehicles that can use the new fuel, is difficult, however. This paper discusses two independent investigations of possible transition uses of methanol, which, when combined, may provide an option for introduction of methanol that takes advantage of the existing industrial base, and provides economic incentives to the consumer. The concept combines the intermediate blends of methanol and gasoline (50%-70% methanol) with the Flexible Fuel Vehicle. In addition to a possible maximum cost effectiveness, these fuels ease vehicle range restrictions due to refueling logistics, and mitigate cold starting problems, while at the same time providing most of the performance of the higher concentration blends.
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Nichols, R., Moulton, S., Sefer, N., and Ecklund, E., "Options for the Introduction of Methanol as a Transportation Fuel," SAE Technical Paper 872166, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/872166.Also In
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