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English Abstract

The Past, Present, and Future of Automotive Fuels
Toshio TOMIYAMA
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Nippon Gomu Kyokaishi,(2007),80(10),380-387 General Review in Japanese

Abstract
Rubber is used in the fuel systems of cars, and so, it is important to predict the automotive fuel in the future. In this report, the history of automotive fuels is outlined, and the future of them is considered. Bio-fuels are expected for carbon-neutral fuels, but their use is in face of the food problem. It is very important to develop technologies to produce ethanol from cellulosic biomass.

Keywords:
Automotive, Fuels, Petroleum, Gasoline, Diesel, Ethanol, ETBE