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Geneva Preview: Rinspeed E2 features fuel-saving switch

Wouldn't it be great if modern cars had a button that magically adds 100 horsepower for those instances when a little extra oomph is required? That's exactly what Rinspeed has added to the little Fiat 500 Abarth for its new E2 concept, though it actually works the other way around. The new car is bound for the Geneva Motor Show and features a switch that allows the engine to enter a "Commuting" mode that lowers horsepower to 60 and saves a bunch of fuel. When more power is needed, hit the button to switch to "Highway" mode, which unleashes ... Read more →

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