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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

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Flash Drives: MPG Drive Day

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You don’t buy a Land Rover Defender 130 for the fuel economy, but to ride in luxury and style. Downhill Assist Control is another standard off-road feature that helps navigate descents by limiting the speed of the vehicle. of torque powering all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. Pricing starts at $69,100.

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