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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

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It has also ensured electrified autos carry around higher price tags simply by nature of having more materials going into their construction. While it also dabbles in mileage taxes, the paper is chiefly concerned with how variances in vehicle weight and shape impact overall safety.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. General Motors has sought $10.3 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 "The Volt is a case study.

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