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

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According to Automotive News , experts are increasingly worried about the results of these kinds of studies. From Automotive News : "It's a vicious cycle," said Sam Abuelsamid, e-mobility analyst at Guidehouse Insights. "If Heavier vehicles need larger brakes, which results in those vehicles producing more brake dust.

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

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"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). Posted by: Joe | Apr 13, 2009 11:27:11 PM The government gets no tax money on electric vehicles. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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