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Turning to Turbo * USA - New Fuel Economy Standards for 2011
Automakers Reviving Turbochargers
Santa Monica,Cal,USA -Auto Observer, by Kate McLeod -March 28, 2008: -- The clock is ticking loudly toward 2011. That's when Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations will mandate increased miles per gallon (MPG) for light trucks and passenger... Diesels that comply w/ 50-state regulations promise to be on sale later this year. Hybrids have proven to work but are costly solution. Cheapest, proven option will be turbocharged gasoline engines... Turbos use exhaust gases to turn a compressor that pumps more air into engine's intake manifold. Increased density of intake charge allows engine to burn more fuel, boosting power and torque... Turbocharger can temporarily cause a smaller, more fuel-efficient engine to act larger when needed. Usually during acceleration or to sustain higher speeds... 10-20% fuel savings to consumers may be eaten up in requirement to use premium fuel... Labels: green regulations
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