Fuel efficiency

Carmakers go extra mile to keep vehicles light

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As bulky SUVs fast-replace nimble hatchbacks on Indian roads, there are concerns over emissions and fuel efficiency that are majorly impacted bys the car weight. However, carmakers are increasingly using lightweight materials such as high strength steels and aluminium alloys to make these monsters as light as they can. “Increase in weight of the car … Read more

Electrification Is Making Our Obsession With Big Vehicles Less Harmful To The Environment

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Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual report on automotive trends in the United States illustrates a strange landscape. At a nationwide average of 26 miles per gallon, fuel economy has never been better. Vehicle carbon dioxide emissions are also at an all-time low. However, pickup trucks and SUVs continue to dominate … Read more