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

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million new vehicles sold in the United States recommend, but do not require, premium gasoline. According to new research from AAA, premium gasoline offers some benefit to these select vehicles, but is becoming increasingly expensive for drivers. Last year, nearly 1.5 Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4%.

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

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As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8 Waste heat from the electronics is dissipated via a separate cooling circuit to increase efficiency. liter V6 gasoline engine, the Atkinson version features a modified cylinder head, pistons and camshaft.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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My friend (same one who made the ice cream truck sound effect comment to me) asked me if this was some kind of conspiracy from gasoline advocates to try and further delay mass acceptance of EVs. Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. I know this and I speak for them.

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