The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

After a decade of fuel shortages and general malaise , Detroit (and Kenosha) knew that American car buyers still loved soft-riding, roomy sedans with comfy bench seats but needed them to be more efficient. 1986 was the first model year in which every Aries and Reliant got electronic fuel injection. Look at that interior!

Dodge 105

Dodge Chrysler San Francisco California 105

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. While the Chrysler 300 improves to “Average,” the Pacifica minivan falls to “Below-Average.” —Jake Fisher. Chrysler drops seven spots to number 24.

Dodge 207

Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick 207

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) displacements, said Redon. Chris Atkinson.

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Gasoline 150