The effect of methanol gasoline blends on vehicle fuel economy, driveability, and fuel system durability

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Natl. Pet. Refiners Assoc., (Tech. Pap.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6001707

De Jovine, J M; Hutchinson, B A; Lopez, G S; Mays, M A

This paper discusses the successful marketing of unleaded gasoline containing 4.5 volume percent methanol along with appropriate cosolvent. Consumer related concerns with methanol gasoline blends are discussed, and the paper presents data on three key technical issues: vehicle fuel economy, drivability and fuel system durability. Side-by-side comparisons of fleet vehicles operated on methanol gas blends and hydrocarbon-only gasoline are given. Fleet test data indicates that properly formulated methanol gasoline blends can provide excellent customer satisfaction and confidence that the fuel is completely compatible with today's automotive fuel systems.

• Research Organization: ARCO Petroleum Products Company, Harvey Technical Center
• OSTI ID: 6001707
• Journal Information: Natl. Pet. Refiners Assoc., (Tech. Pap.); (United States), Journal Name: Natl. Pet. Refiners Assoc., (Tech. Pap.); (United States) Vol. FL-84-85; ISSN NPRPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADDITIVES
ALCOHOLS
AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
EFFICIENCY
FUEL ADDITIVES
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UNLEADED GASOLINE
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