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Internal Combustion EnginesFuel economy: the forgotten statisticFuel economy: the forgotten statistic
I didn't start caring about fuel economy because of any deep-seated, ultra-liberal leanings. The demon bride did it.It was back in the late '70s during the last fuel crunch. I was in New Jersey for my former college roommate's wedding, and it was my job to get the bride to the church on time. I was given a giant full-size station wagon, powered by a "big-block" V-8 that averaged about 12 mpg (19.6L/100
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