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Higher octane fuel could add mpg, SAE panel says

Automakers are reluctant to force U.S. consumers to pay more for gasoline and have not been lobbying for higher octane. But that could be changing. (BLOOMBERG)
April 25, 2015 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- In a world of higher octane gasoline -- in which 95 would replace 87 and become the new regular -- automakers could more easily and affordably meet stringent fuel economy standards as well as reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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