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Ford plans to increase efficiency by dramatically reducing weight

While we often seem to focus our eco-friendly microscope on the advancement of alternative powertrains and biofuels, it's important to remember that there are lots of ways to improve the overall efficiency of an automobile. One relatively low hanging fruit just waiting to be plucked off the magic efficiency tree would seem to be a major reduction in vehicle weight. In all actuality, though, it's not as easy as it sounds to put a modern automobile on a diet. Why? Today's vehicles are packed with all kinds of safety equipment, power ... Read more →

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