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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

Green Car Congress

—Megan McKernan, manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center. In partnership with the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center, AAA tested a variety of vehicles that recommend, but do not require, the use of premium (91 octane or higher) gasoline. improvement.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. a cyclist is much quieter, and these cars do have horns still for people what step out in front. Must be nice to know that deafies are actually smarter than those hearie idiots! I know this and I speak for them. because I am one.

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