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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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The completely restyled midsize sedan is engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and features the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain, which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt. Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR. Earlier post.) An 80-cell, 1.5

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Intake and exhaust variable cam timing that improves torque while helping lower emissions. Piston connecting rods use an offset I-beam that provides strength to manage peak engine power levels while reducing weight for better responsiveness.

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When They Electrified Christmas

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The lights were connected in series, so if a bulb burned out, the rest of the line went dark. The earliest Christmas lights used miniature versions of Edison's pear-shaped carbon-filament bulbs, which had fragile exhaust tips that were prone to breaking. Linda Hall Library , in Kansas City, Mo.

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