Dupont, BP: Biobutanol Similar to Unleaded Gasoline
April 27, 2007| |
DuPont and BP recently released the results of new fuel testing on biobutanol, an advanced biofuel being developed by the two companies. Biobutanol was proven to perform similarly to unleaded gasoline on key parameters, based on ongoing laboratory-based engine testing and limited fleet testing.
BP Biofuels program manager Frank Gerry spoke about results of tests that confirm biobutanol is a desirable fuel component. Biobutanol formulations that meet key characteristics of a “good” fuel include high energy density, controlled volatility, sufficient octane, and low levels of impurities.
Readers can access the news article at http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=2012968&contentId=7032451.
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