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Energy used in a car
Barely 1% of the energy used in a car is used to move it forward. The rest are for grinding gears, move metal and inefficiency
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BMW Dual Clutch Transmission Reduces Fuel Consumption by 5%
BMW is launching a refreshed version of its mainstream 3-Series sedan this fall with tweaked front and rear styling. One change that's coming is the addition of a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The automated shifting of the DCT provides a slight 0.1 second improvement in 0-62 mph acceleration while also providing a five percent reduction in fuel consumption compared to the previous 6-speed automatic. - Read More
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Mazda2 from Mazda - a lighter car with more fuel efficiency
Japanese automaker Mazda has created a new process that cuts the use of petroleum-based resin by 20 to 30 percent and reduces the overall weight of each part. These weight-saving measures make the new Mazda2 a trendsetter for fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions. It delivers some of the B-segment's lowest fuel consumption (the standard power 1.3-litre petrol uses just 5.4 litres per 100 km combined) while producing just 129 g/km of CO2. - Read More
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