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Economy Improvement * USA - EPA Says Fuel Practices Can be Outdated
EPA fuel economy estimates on new car window are estimate based on rigorous certification process for vehicle
Detroit,MICH,USA -The Detroit Bureau -May 13, 2010: -- Conventional fuel economy wisdom often wrong says EPA, tasked w/ regulating mileage under CAFÉ standards. Says some of most knowledgeable enthusiasts / experts may get it wrong because of changing technology... Modern engines regulate air-fuel mixture so well that dirty air filter does not decrease fuel economy... Manual did better than automatics, but latest automatics lighter and more efficient... W/ lock-up torque converters that reduce losses, especially at highway speeds... 2011 Ford Mustang V6 is notable example, rated at 31 mpg highway w/ automatic gearbox, 29 mpg w/ manual... Among other misconceptions, EPA notes that idling cold car only wastes fuel...Labels: fuel cost solutions
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