Green Machines

If NASCAR goes electric, this fan wonders, will other fans stick around? Do they love the roar of the engines or the speed at which the cars move? Will they be satisfied with one but not the other? NASCAR isn't exactly at the forefront of automotive greenery (although it is thinking about it).
As one who used to drive in "Powder Puff" races I am inclined to think half of the fun is the roar of the engines.

Will the new green machines still be sweated over by ace wrench grease monkeys in the pits or will clean-overalled executive engineers slip clean, quiet eco-systems into a slot, change a chip or two and send the driver on his way around the track at a full-throttled speed of 50km? Will the crowd be yelling "Go Green Machines Go"?

Most fast cars are tried and tested and then eventually, if they are truly fast and reliable, are entered with a tried and tested driver in NASCAR.

JCB DIESELMAX became the world's fastest diesel when it hit an FIA-sanctioned speed of 563.418kph (350.092mph) after two passes in opposite directions, within one hour.

The Buckeye Bullet holds the distinction of being the world's fastest electric car. It holds the U.S. Land speed record at 508.485 km/h (314.958 mph), and has a top recorded speed of 517.942 km/h (321.834 mph). It also holds the International record at 437.318 km/h (271.737 mph), set October 3, 2004. The car was designed and built by engineering students at The Ohio State University at the university's Center for Automotive Research (CAR)

The Eliica (or the Electric Lithium-Ion Car) is a battery electric vehicle prototype designed by a team at Keio University in Tokyo, led by Professor Hiroshi Shimizu. The 5.1 metre (16.7 feet) car runs on a lithium-ion battery and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in four seconds. In 2004, the Eliica reached a speed of 370 km/h on Italy's Nardo High Speed Track. The team's goal is to exceed 400 km/h.

The X1, an electric car built by Silicon Valley's Ian Wright, that blows away a Ferrari 360 Spider and a Porsche Carrera GT in drag races, and whose 0-to-60 acceleration time ranks it among the fastest production autos in the world. In fact, the only car that beats the $100,000 electric from 0 to 60 is the 1,000-horsepower $1.25 million Bugatti Veyron.

The "eXasis" is powered by an extremely lightweight, 150 bhp Weber engine driven by CO2-emission-reducing bioethanol. In view of the fact that the car weighs only 750 kg because of its lightweight plastic construction, one horsepower has to shift only 5 kg. Giving it an unheard of power-to-weight ratio.

The CCXR can run on E85 and E100 Biofuel as well as normal 98 octane gasoline. When run on regular gasoline, the 4.7 litre twin-supercharged Koenigsegg engine delivers 806 Bhp, but this figure rises to an astonishing 1018 Bhp when the car is run on E85 Biofuel.

Dodge Viper (tuned by SVS Power). This viper is powered by a 8.3L V10 engine using E85 ethanol, producing 1,200 horsepower. The SVS Power Viper holds the standing-mile speed record and boasts a top speed of 354 km/h.

The Fisker Karma: It plugs into the wall and can drive for 50 miles without using a drop of gasoline. Then, a small gasoline-powered generator kicks on to recharge the battery so that you can keep driving without needed to recharge. It has a slower 0-60 time than any other car on the Fisker list (6 seconds) but a faster top speed (over 202km/h.)

The Lightning GT: being built by British manufacturer Lightning, and funded in part by the UK government. The car has four separate wheel-motors, providing all-wheel drive and regenerative braking, with a total output of 700 bhp. The battery system, which should give a 402 km range, is a 35 kWh fast-charge lithium-ion battery pack, taking just 10 minutes to achieve a 90% charge. The expected performance is 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, with a top speed of between 209 km/h and 241 km/h. (source: PML Flightlink)

Lexus LF-A Supercar: Rumours of a hybrid LF-A first surfaced in late August 2006, when was reported that a version of LF-A would be offered with the same hybrid system as the Lexus LS 600h L sedan. The 5.0-liter V8 coupled with an electric motor which produces 438 horsepower.

The Challenge Inspiration. The one-seater car from British Steam Car Challenge, runs off a liquid-propane steam generator with a two-stage Curtis turbine and makes 300-plus hp. Estimated top speed of the Inspiration is 346 km/h.

Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999. This is a hydrogen fuel-cell car with a 770-hp electric motor and a top speed of 333 km/h.

Audi R10 TDI. The first diesel-powered car to win a race in the Le Mans series, the Audi is powered by a 650-hp 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, running on Shell V-Power Diesel and has a top speed of 329 km/h.

Toyota Landspeed Prius. The Landspeed Prius gas-electric hybrid vehicle runs on a stock "Hybrid Synergy Drive" powertrain, which integrates a large electric motor with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine. It tops 209 km/h.

The Tesla Roadster is Tesla Motor's first fully electric sports car and is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in about 4 seconds, and reach a top speed of over 210 km/h. The car travels more than 322 km on a single charge of its 248 hp lithium-ion battery system.

Lexus LS 600h L. The world's first V8-powered full-hybrid is equipped with a 5.0L V8 engine, mated to a high-output electric motor with nickel-metal hydride battery packs, which produces 438hp. The Lexus reaches 210 km/h (without a limiter, its rumoured top speed is 273 km/h).

Solar powered Nuna4. This single-seater runs on photovoltaic cells, a lithium-polymer battery pack, and a 7.5-hp direct-drive electric motor in the rear wheel, which reaches a top speed of 128 km/h. It was built by Holland's Delft University of Technology for the Panasonic World Solar Challenge.

Volvo Aria. Powered only by gravity, this fiberglass bullet-shaped one-seater is 9 feet long, 3 feet wide and reaches 86 km/h.

The racing year 1964 went down as particularly memorable. Paddy Hopkirk and his co-driver Henry Lidding powered to a Monte Carlo Rally victory in a Mini Cooper S, to the astonishment of the rest of the field and the racing fraternity.

This initial Mini victory was repeated in the following year and in 1967, but it's the first victory that sticks in the mind. The Grimaldi clan of Prince Ranier, Princess Grace and the rest greet the winning car.

The win established the Mini as both racing and styling legend; there are few designs which remain absolutely contemporary year in and out without major changes, and Mini is one of them.

FM-4 HumanCarWell. Fully human-powered and designed by inventor Charles Greenwood of Seattle, this is basically a steel-tube-chassis, high-tech rowing machine that hits 48 km/h.

Think you're helpless when it comes to rising gas prices? Think again. Become a fuel-efficient driver and you'll go farther without having to fill 'er up as often. Here's how.

Some are beating rising gas prices by leaving the car at home and taking public transportation, cycling or even walking to where they need to be. While that helps protect the environment and does a 'body' good, it just isn't possible for everyone.

If you must drive, know that you can beat the rising pump prices by keeping your car in tip-top shape (as outlined in your owner's manual) and making small adjustments to your driving style.

My grandfather was a very talented blacksmith who invented products and gadgets for which he sold the patents. Some of his inventions are still being used today.

For many years, I have been telling people what I know to be true, my grandpa invented a process for an engine to run on gas fumes. A car company purchased the patent (I won't mention the name of the company) and they "buried" the patent. Why? The family have their suspicions.

I think that is what is happening today. Not the patents being buried, necessarily, but people are putting down and downplaying various processes that just might work. Why?

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The SVO problem

The central problem in using vegetable oil as diesel fuel is that vegetable oil is much more viscous (thicker) than conventional diesel fuel (petro-diesel, DERV, "dino-diesel"). It's 11 to 17 times thicker. Vegetable oil also has very different chemical properties and combustion characteristics to those of conventional diesel fuel.

If the fuel is too thick it will not atomise properly when the fuel injectors spray it into the combustion chamber and it will not combust properly -- the injectors get coked up, leading to poor performance, higher exhaust emissions and reduced engine life.

There are many different approaches to solving the problem -- including not admitting that there is a problem in the first place.

Just Put It In And Go - It's a Myth

Myth: Just put it in the tank -- any inline injection pump is happy on cold veg-oil, they don't mind starting on cold oil, especially with an older Mercedes.

"We hear it every summer, we don't hear much of it in winter though." An experienced SVO'er summed it up on one of the Internet mailing lists:

"I am tired of hearing people say that they can dump veg-oil in an old Mercedes, do nothing, and it will be fine. It's abuse of a fine engine, it causes poor, smoky cold starts, the emissions will not be as favorable as they should be, and the starter, glow plug, lift pump, battery, and injection pump will all be subjected to higher than usual stresses."

Just Put It In And Go - Another Myth

Myth: Mix it with diesel fuel or kerosene, then just put it in and go.

Some have said:
~ "I've been running a vegoil/diesel mix, 50/50 winter 70/30 summer."
~ "I'm running on about 50% petro-diesel to 50% veg-oil, no problems!"
~ "I use 90% WVO and 10% kerosene as my standard summer fuel."

Responses from seasoned SVO users:

"Your cold starts will begin to deteriorate, your filter will probably start plugging, your injectors will get coked up, setting the stage for ring sticking, glazing of the cylinder walls, increased lube oil consumption and eventual engine failure -- if you can continue to get the thing started in the morning. More than 20% or so veg-oil in the diesel is not a good plan for more than short term 'experiments."

"Mixing veg-oil and diesel isn't advisable unless you heat all the fuel."

I've said much the same: You'll need what amounts to an SVO system with fuel pre-heating.

It looks to me like these cars do work! At least for a little while.

Check them out at: Greasecars

Here's an interesting concept for lowering gas prices. What is the reason for putting down this process? Who is behind it? What is to be gained and by whom? Perhaps the following may shed some light on why, who, what and when.

Fund manager expects this reaction to the energy sector as oil hits record highs.
Demand Destruction

Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Supports White House Plans to Accelerate Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards
May-19-09, 2:13:47 PM | Mark Krynsky
PLAYA VISTA, CA--(May 19, 2009) - Today, the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel efficient vehicles, praised President Obama's plan to accelerate new fuel economy and emissions standards passed by Congress at the end of 2007. The plan will set a single new national efficiency standard that requires passenger cars and light trucks to get an overall average of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016, four years earlier than originally planned.

111 Teams Get Green Light to Advance in Multimillion Dollar Competition
April-07-09, 2:34:57 PM | Mark Krynsky
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., (April 7, 2009) --The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, today announced its official list of 111 Registered Teams.

The U.S. Department of Energy, X PRIZE and Discovery Education Create Dynamic, Online Destination to Advance STEM Education
March-23-09, 9:08:30 AM | Mark Krynsky

www.FuelOurFutureNow.com engages students in science and math education through the exciting Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Competition
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Applauds President Obama's Plans to Tighten Environmental Automobile Standards
January-25-09, 5:56:24 PM | Mark Krynsky
PLAYA VISTA, CA--(January 26, 2009) - Today, the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, an incentive competition conducted by the X PRIZE Foundation, praised President Obama's plan to allow states to regulate automobile greenhouse-gas emissions and to expedite countrywide regulations for increased fuel efficiency standards.

Automotive X Prize members and world-class advisors came together to create the competition, and, after thousands of hours, they finally agreed upon specific details of what the competing teams must achieve when building their viable, fuel-efficient vehicles.

1. The competition requires significant energy and emissions goals (most importantly, fuel economy) with at least 100 mpg or its equivalent. The guidelines are replacing the outdated MPG with this new standard, MPGe, which takes into account energy equivalents, no matter what the energy source.

2. Production capability is another important requirement: Vehicles will be judged on specific market production criteria detailed in key areas such as safety, cost, features and business plan. So this X Prize will only open to practicable cars capable of reaching the marketplace-no concept cars or science projects.

3. Vehicles that meet the strict requirements will compete in two different categories: mainstream and alternative. The four-wheeled "mainstream" cars must carry four passengers; the "alternative" vehicles must carry two or more passengers with no minimum wheel requirements. While both categories will feature the same requirements for fuel economy and emissions, the vehicles will have different design constraints.

4. This challenging, multi-year competition will test the qualified vehicles in two rigorous, long-distance stage races in 2009. The two races-a qualifying round and the grand prize final-test the vehicle under real-world driving requirements and conditions. The courses will reflect typical consumer driving patterns during numerous stages, in varied terrain, communities and weather conditions.

5. In order to win, vehicles must complete both races with the lowest overall time averaged over all scoring stages while still meeting the Automotive X Prize requirements for fuel economy and emissions.

While the competing teams might have their mind on how to win and their eyes on the money, the overall purpose of this competition is to capture the public's imagination to solve economic, international and environmental problems.

This six-seater tax, which should be available in India next year, is powered entirely by a tank filled with compressed air.

India's largest automaker is set to start producing the world's first commercial air-powered vehicle.

The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre for Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air, as opposed to the gas-and-oxygen explosions of internal-combustion models, to push its engine's pistons.

Barring any last-minute design changes on the way to production, the Air Car should be surprisingly practical. The $12,700 CityCAT, one of a handful of planned Air Car models, can hit 68 mph and has a range of 125 miles. It will take only a few minutes for the CityCAT to refuel at gas stations equipped with custom air compressor units; MDI says it should cost around $2 to fill the car's carbon-fiber tanks with 340 liters of air at 4350 psi. Drivers also will be able to plug into the electrical grid and use the car's built-in compressor to refill the tanks in about 4 hours.

Of course, the Air Car will likely never hit American shores, especially considering its
all-glue construction. But that doesn't mean the major automakers can write it off as a bizarre Indian experiment - MDI has signed deals to bring its design to 12 more countries, including Germany, Israel and South Africa.

UPDATE

The CityCAT, already being developed in India (pictured above), will be available for U.S. production in three different four-door styles. But it's the radical dual-energy engine, with a possible 1000-mile range at 96 mph, that could move the Air Car beyond Auto X Prize dreams and into American garages.

The Air Car caused a huge stir when we reported last year that Tata Motors would begin producing it in India. Now the little gas-free ride that could is headed Stateside in a big-time way.

Zero Pollution Motors (ZPM) confirmed to PopularMechanics.com that it expects to produce the world's first air-powered car for the United States by late 2009 or early 2010.

Company officials want to make the first air-powered car to hit U.S. roads a $17,800, 75-hp equivalent, six-seat modified version of MDI's CityCAT (pictured above) that, thanks to an even more radical engine, is said to travel as far as 1000 miles at up to 96 mph with each tiny fill-up.

"I'll believe that when I drive it, but MDI's new dual-energy engine-currently being installed in models at MDI facilities overseas-is still pretty cool in concept. After using compressed air fed from the same Airbus-built tanks in earlier models to run its pistons, the next-gen Air Car has a supplemental energy source to kick in north of 35 mph," ZPM says. A custom heating chamber heats the air in a process officials refused to elaborate upon, though they insisted it would increase volume and thus the car's range and speed.

"I want to stress that these are estimates, and that we'll know soon more precisely from our engineers," ZPM spokesman Kevin Haydon told PM, "but a vehicle with one tank of air and, say, 8 gal. of either conventional petrol, ethanol or biofuel could hit between 800 and 1000 miles."

Those figures would make the Air Car, along with Aptera's Typ-1 and Tesla's Roadster, a favorite among early entrants for the Automotive X Prize, for which MDI and ZPM have already signed up. But with the family-size, four-door CityCAT undergoing standard safety tests in Europe, then side-impact tests once it arrives in the States, could it be the first 100-mpg, nonelectric car you can actually buy?

Rinspeed sQuba An all-electric, not to keep it green, but to ensure that it can run in an environment that has no oxygen (the bottom of a lake.) The car is completely emissions-free and uses biodegradable lubricants.

Wouldn't it be fun to have one of these!!

The top three contenders have been announced in the 2009 World Green Car competition: the Honda FCX Clarity, the Toyota iQ and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

The three were selected from a list of five first-round finalists - pared from an original list of more than 20 cars - by an international panel of 59 automotive journalists.

Contender #1

Honda FCX Clarity

Honda has a long history of environmental leadership, including the introduction of America's first mass produced hybrid, the Honda Insight, and the first vehicle to meet California's low emission vehicle standards, well in advance of regulatory requirements. Acknowledgement of our commitment to innovation can be seen by Honda's topping the rankings as the country's greenest automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) for the fourth time in a row.*

* Based on a 2007 U.S. emissions study by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)

Imagine filling up your gas tank for less than $15. Some are doing it - and they're doing it on two wheels. Motorized scooters have emerged as the new transportation of choice for some fed up with gas prices that have surged past $4 a gallon.

Though the small, zippy vehicles aren't ideal for every purpose,some owners say they're great for short trips and running errands. The scooter gets 50 to 60 miles a gallon in town.

The most popular scooter is a Piaggio three-wheel model known as the MP3. Customers like it, because they don't have to put their feet down at the street light.

The best part of owning the scooter? It must be the feeling they get when they finally have to pull into a gas station after getting about 75 miles per gallon.

Electric scooters
"Zero gas. Zero pollution. It's like an appliance. You can park it on the carpet and not worry about oil dripping."

Scooter Safety
Some scooter owners say they can't give up on their cars completely. Some say they still need their SUV to tow their trailer or when they need seating for groups as large as eight.

Bad weather, however, is one obstacle they've managed to surmount. "I invested in cheap rain gear and covers so unexpected weather is not an issue," one owner told me.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, it's good idea to invest in other gear too - the kind that keeps you safe. An estimated 7,244 people suffered scooter-related injuries last year, the commission reports. It recommends scooter riders wear helmets, knee pads and elbow pads to avoid injury.

More scooter riding safety tips from the commission:

~ Wear sturdy shoes
~ Avoid gravel and uneven pavement, which can cause falls.
~ Don't ride scooters at night - riders can't see where they're going or be seen by others.
~ Riders wear bright colors. Conspicuity is key.

Scooters that have engine sizes exceeding 50 cubic centimeters and travel 30 miles per hour or higher require a motorcycle license. Contact your state's motor vehicles office for details.

Please look below for the answer.

Answer:
You can save gas & drive further by shifting down into
"bull" low.

New words exemplify the "spirit of the times," said David Stover, president of the Oxford University Press Canada, and chart turning points in society.

The word of the year for 2008 was hypermile. To maximize gas mileage by making fuel-conserving adjustments to driving techniques.

It took a lot of back-and-forth between the editors of the New Oxford American Dictionary before they finally come to a concensus. They were in a rut for a long time, tossing around words that didn't fully inspire them.

Over the last two years, the dictionary has crowned environmental terms such as carbon neutraland locavore as words of the year. They wanted to get away from the environment, though, and validate a word that would encapsulate the world of 2009.

Hypermile was to reflect the the stunning downturn in the global economy, skyrocketing gas prices and the debate surrounding America's dependence on foreign oil.

But in choosing a term about fuel-efficiency, lexicographers underscored -- for the third year in a row -- just how pervasive the environment has become in modern vernacular. More importantly, it also serves as a poignant reminder that the environment and the economy are not mutually exclusive.

They came up with hypermiling from an economic standpoint. It is interesting that hypermiling covers both common sources of angst: The environment and the economy.

The term "hypermiling" was first coined in 2004 by Wayne Gerdes who runs the website cleanmpg.com, an online community dedicated to raising a car's fuel economy and lowering emissions.

Other words which made the shortlist this year include more green terms,like ecohacking, staycation and frugalista.

They're words that have become central to the happenings of the year, words that capture the Zeitgeist.

Concept car
that we are probably too old to
drive!?????

NO JOKE! "

The
new Benz - Very different....really different!?

SCROLL DOWN...

This
is the new Mercedes Benz SCL600

That's
not what
is different about it.

That
either..

.....and now for the
'really different'
part:

Here is
what is different...

No steering wheel,
you drive it with a joystick.
No pedals either.

Can you drive with a joystick??
Your kids and grandkids probably can.
The influence of video games in our lives
has really arrived, wouldn't you say??

SCARY
THOUGHT THAT NOW A
7-YEAR-OLD COULD STEAL YOUR CAR

A fun little car, the "Cabriolet" photo by -Autonet.ca

Since surging to a record $147.27 a barrel on July 11, 2008 crude has tumbled by over $40, or more than 27 percent.

Now in 2009 it is back on it's way up again!

Are we all going to run out and buy a gas-guzzeling SUV? No, I don't think so. Really, when you think seriously about it, if there was no oil yesterday, how can there be an overabundance of it tomorrow. So, with an eye to the future, it makes sense to me ... the little "Cabriolet" or other fuel-efficient vehicle getting 48/59 mi./gal. would be a smart purchase. After all that is why they call them "Smart" cars, right?

Think about how your fuel conservation efforts benefit the Earth and future generations. Scientists say global warming and its projected disastrous effects on weather, rising sea levels and heat deaths are due in part, to the burning of fossil fuels.

So every litre of gas or fuel you don't use can help ease global warming. And that's a good thing.

If you make the following ten changes the numbers ... all supplied by National Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency will speak for themselves.

1. Start off slower
Being first to zoom ahead at the green light doesn't get you there any quicker. Countless studies by universities, highway authorities and engine manufacturers prove it. Jackrabbit starts save less than three minutes over 60 minutes of driving but end up using 40 percent more fuel and increase toxic emissions by 400 percent

2. Slow down
It's not just dangerous but speeding wastes fuel. Highway speeds over 100 km/h drastically impact fuel efficiency ... cars travelling at 120 km/h instead of 100 km/h use 20 percent more fuel to cover the same distance. Trucks travelling at 120 km/h instead of 100 km/h use 50 percent more fuel. Both emit 100 percent more carbon monoxide, 50 percent more hydrocarbons and 31 percent more nitrogen oxides.

3. Tune-up!
Be sure to provide your vehicles with frequent tune-ups. A well-maintained vehicle performs better on the road, decreases maintenance costs and improves fuel efficiency.

4. Smooth move
Changing the oil regularly is another double bonus for your car and the environment: when your engine is running in top condition, it is burning fuel most efficiently. The average recommendation for oil changes is every three months or 5,000 km. Ask the mechanic to see that your old engine oil gets recycled, and check the replacement oil: the best oils for fuel efficiency are labelled "Energy Conserving" and can reduce your fuel consumption by 3 percent. Consider using a bio-based transmission oil for your car. Read more about them in 'Getting your engine moving with bio-based oils.'

5. Stop idling
Letting your engine idle for more than three minutes not a good idea. Idling quickly consumes fuel and can add 50 percent to fuel costs while shortening the effectiveness of your engine oil by 75 percent. And it's not doing anything for the longevity of your engine either. Idling runs your engine below peak temperature, which means that over time you're actually doing damage to it. There's also no need for that morning warm up since our cars are now electronically controlled. An engine actually warms up faster while driving.

6. Tire pressure
There's a lot more than the environment riding on your tires. For safety reasons alone, you should make a regular habit of checking your tire pressure but do so when tires are cold, not fresh from use. In addition or under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption and cause premature wear on the tires. Transport Canada studies show that 70 percent of the tires on the road are under-inflated. Are yours part of the statistics?

7. Lighten your load
Carrying excess weight places unnecessary strain on your vehicle's engine and greatly affects its fuel efficiency. A loaded roof rack can decrease your fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent on smaller cars and up to 5 percent on SUVs or trucks. Even driving with an empty rook rack wastes gas.

8. Cut back on your driving
Save gas by driving less. Combine several errands into a single trip, take a minute before you leave home to plan multiple errands and map out your route. Start using public transit as much as possible. Leave the car at home if you can get there by walking, cycling or taking the bus, train or metro.

9. Trade in the off-road vehicle
Sporty utility vehicles and trucks pollute over twice as much as the average new car. Do we really need that SUV on city streets, where the extra weight and friction caused by four-wheel-drive equipment guzzles up gas? SUVs use 30 percent more gas than other cars. So, opt for a lighter, two-wheel-drive vehicle -- they're easier to park anyway!

10. Buy a fuel-efficient vehicle
While the best choice by far for clean driving is a hybrid car, which runs on a combination of battery power and gasoline and uses far less gasoline. But there are also traditional vehicles with respectable fuel-efficiency ratings. A typical car produces roughly three times its weight in carbon-dioxide emissions every year, so a good general rule is the lighter your car, the better its fuel efficiency.

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