EN 16214: A new European standard for sustainable biofuels

EN 16214: A new European standard for sustainable biofuels

Over the past decade, biofuels have become part of the road fuel supply, driven by legislation aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of road transport. The EU has led the way, first with an indicative target for biofuels blending in 2003, and subsequently with the...
Gasoline volatility and vehicle performance

Gasoline volatility and vehicle performance

Passenger cars in many parts of the world are now routinely operating on blends of oxygenated molecules and gasoline. Both ethanol and ethers, such as ethyl tertiary-butyl ether (ETBE), are being used in Europe in order to improve vehicle emissions performance and...