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Hotter Aston Martin DB9 takes to the ring

It looks like a more athletic edition of the Aston Martin DB9 may be hitting the streets soon. The 450 HP 6.0L V-12 reportedly remains under the hood, backed up a six-speed manual gearbox. Aerodynamic changes inspired by the DBRS9 racer and the…

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Video of the BMW regenerative braking system

One of the sources of increased fuel consumption in modern cars is the parasitic loss caused by the drag of having to turn ever larger alternators to provide electrical power to all the assorted accessories and features. The alternator is typically…

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Chrysler trucks to get new Cummins diesel from 2009

Construction crews and people towing fifth wheel trailers have long admired the Cummins diesel engines in the Dodge Ram pickups. They offered enormous quantities of torque and relatively decent fuel economy considering the performance they offered.…

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VIDEO: Mahalo Daily visits Conserv Fuel

We told you about Conserv Fuel in Brentwood CA a couple of weeks ago when they had a one-day sale on E85 sponsored by General Motors. The lovely and talented Veronica Belmont of Mahalo Daily headed down to SoCal for the big sale and had a chat with a…

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Atlanta courier company switches over to hybrids

An Atlanta-based courier service changed their name to Green Express in conjunction with a switch in their fleet from conventional to hybrid vehicles. As a delivery service their business is particularly sensitive to rising gas prices. Their fleet…