Curious about additives and octane?

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Answers to commonly asked questions on fuel-related matters attempt to provide a clear perspective of these aspects of motoring. Polyether amine chemicals are the latest fuel additives aside from detergents and polybutene amine additives. The Octane content of gasoline has no significance to fuel energy.

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Electric vehicles

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California, and other states that are adopting similar laws, will require Zero Emissions Vehicles by the year 1998. Automakers in Japan, Europe and the US are developing electric vehicles in order to comply with these regulations. An overview of the batteries, motors and finished products is presented.

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Volvo ECC: a brief drive into the turbine/electric future

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The Volvo ECC is a one-of-a-kind experimental hybrid car, introduced at the 1992 auto show in Paris, France. The car uses a turbine engine connected to a high-speed alternator. Energy for electrical operation is stored in 770 pounds of nickel/cadmium batteries.

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