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EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

  Fuel Economy Ratings(for the Environmental Conservation Agency)EPA Fuel Economy Ratings The Importance of Fuel Economy : There are many important points that make fuel economy so important, including, but not limited to, the following points:Saving money:A person can save between 300 to 500 dollars annually by choosing the car that suits his needs and is more efficient. These amounts may

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Vehicles of Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Vehicles

Alternative fuel cars are cars that run on fuels other than traditional fuels (petroleum fuels – gasoline and diesel). Due to the combination of several factors, such as concern for the environment, and the high price of oil, the search for clean alternative fuels and the development of advanced car systems have been a priority for

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Fuel Calorific Value

Fuel Calorific Value

The calorific value of a fuelThe calorific value of a fuel is the quantity of heat produced by its combustion – at constant pressure and under “normal” conditions (i.e. to 0oC and under a pressure of 1,013 mbar). The combustion process generates water vapor and certain techniques may be used to recover the quantity of heat contained in

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