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Are We Headed Towards a High-Octane Future? The EPA Thinks So

By Steph Willems on August 26, 2016

Low-octane gasoline. It was great for the detuned boat anchors found under the hoods of 1970s Malaise-era barges, because you weren’t having fun, anyway.

The future of gasoline-powered vehicles is all about high-compression engines and ever-stricter environmental regulations, meaning gasoline with higher octane than today’s pumps can provide could be on the horizon. (Read More…)

Posted in Engines, Fuel Economy, Government, Green, Industry, News Blog
Tagged as Engines, environmental protection agency, EPA, Fuel Economy, gas mileage, Gasoline, Green, high-octane fuel

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European-Style Octane Could Boost Efficiency, Power In US Engines

By Cameron Aubernon on April 10, 2014

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Should United States gasoline octane standards be updated to match those in Europe, fuel efficiency could see a significant improvement, along with increases in engine power.

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