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Fuel composition

US7144436B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2001
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L1/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fuel composition comprising gasoline having a sulphur content of less than 10 ppm by weight and an aromatic content of less than 25% by volume, characterized in that said composition comprises at least 5% by volume of olefins and is substantially free of any ethers. The fuel composition so formed has reduced emissions and improved fuel economy. The emissions from such compositions can be further reduced by incorporating therein a small amount of ethanol.

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