Fuel Efficiency – The Engine Block

New Garrett E-turbo brings F1 technology to the street

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Garrett E-Turbo Brings F1 Power to Daily Rides

March 20, 2020February 27, 2020 Mark Williams 0 Comments EVs, Fuel Efficiency, Garrett, Hybrid, Turbocharger

While automakers continue to make impressive strides in the EV arena, the simple truth is that internal combustion is not

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The OEMs insist that in the battle for better MPGs, victory would come easier via higher octane levels of gasoline. It’s an idea that gets revisited often—and one that is gaining some ground. And as national gas prices remain high (despite recent drops) and OPEC still struggles to cover the loss of Iranian exports due to President Trump's sanctions, we got to thinking: Could a bulk-refined high octane fuel really become the new standard?

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Are Higher Octane Levels the Future of Fuel Economy… and Higher Gas Prices?

November 15, 2018April 20, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 95 RON, Big Oil, Biofuels, CAFE, E15, E85, epa, Ethanol, Fuel Economy, Fuel Efficiency, Gas Prices, Higher Octane Level, Industry Regulation, regulation

The NHTSA issues Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to regulate how far vehicles must go per gallon of gas. And

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