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National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Assessment of Technologies”.

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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Integration requires that other components of the vehicle be added or modified to produce a competitive vehicle that can be marketed successfully. Turbocharging and downsizing can also yield fuel consumption reductions. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Others include: Stoichiometric direct injection typically affords a 1.5

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