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Lighter weight, more aerodynamic, and more fuel efficient engines, transmissions, and tires.
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What are the best priced fuel efficient luxury cars?
When it comes to fuel efficient and luxury cars the best bet is to compare hybrid-engine designs. More and more luxury car companies are now coming out with fuel efficient hybrid-engine designs.
What are some fuel efficient cars?
most deisle cars and smart cars. *please add to this answer I know there's more
Why have cars changed so much since 1950?
Technology, better lubricants, and the use of lightweight materials. Technology allowed car manufactures to install computer controlled fuel injection on engines which made engines more fuel efficient and better running. The use of plastics made cars much lighter and more fuel efficient. Disc brakes allowed cars to stop quicker. Air bags and seat belts along with built in crumple zones made cars much safer. Better lubricants and tighter tolerances on engines made them much more reliable and less prone to break down. And one important factor was the elimination of lead in fuels. All this has made cars far more reliable, safer, more comfortable, and way more fuel efficient.
What are energy efficient cars and how do they differ from conventional petrol cars?
Energy efficient cars are cars that gives you the most amount of travel for each unit of fuel that they use. The difference from conventional cars is that they give you more travel per unit of fuel than conventional cars do.
Which cars are the most fuel-efficient?
Any car that is labeled as a "hybrid" is going to be more fuel efficient. Some of the most fuel-efficient cars of 2011 are the Nissan Leaf, the Telsa Roadster, the Chevrolet Volt, the Smart car, the Toyota Prius, and the Honda Civic Hybrid.
What does the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 mandate?
more fuel efficient cars
Is Freightliner the most fuel efficient brand of semi truck?
There hasn't really been a brand of semi trucks recognized as the most fuel efficient. Since they run on diesel a more efficient fuel, semi trucks already are more fuel efficient than cars in terms of size and power.
Should you switch to more fuel efficient cars?
Yes you should. They will cause less pollution.
Choosing a Fuel Efficient Car?
People often think of compact cars when they consider fuel efficient cars. But there are many midsize cars and SUVs that are fuel efficient. In choosing a car that will have good gas mileage, also consider the size of the engine and the vehicle size. An engine that is too small for the size of the vehicle may save you on fuel but cost more on engine repair or replacement.
How have cars changed since 1900?
Over the years, car designs have changed. Now there are also fuel efficient cars and with more accessories to offer like GPS, air bags, and power locks.
What are the differences between old and new cars?
Old cars are heaver their for using more gas witch puts more co2 into the air. Also they are not as efficient. they haven't made the fuel saving things that they have now to save gas
Should there be more efficient cars built?
There are different types of cars. Some are efficient and some are not. Yes, cars can be a little more efficient if different materials are used. But cars are are made keeping in mind the needs of customers, budget i.e. the money they can afford, and the availability of materials.
