Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency – VIDEO STORY

August 14, 2010 by  
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2001 Volkswagen Passat V5 from UK and Ireland – Comments
Catalytic Convertor blew at 25000 miles. Ignition coil 3 went at 54000 then coil 1 went at 58000 miles, so they replaced the others. Engine management light has come on several times and dealer has reset on half a dozen occasdions.

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Gov’t auditor: Efficiency funds going unspent
A government audit released Friday found that most of the money authorized for one of the energy efficiency programs in last year’s stimulus plan is going unspent.

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Vt. food stamps program struggles to keep pace
Food Stamp program story … – By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau

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Turkmens seek $4.1 Bln loan from China
Energy-rich Turkmenistan is reaching out to China for a $4.1 billion loan to develop one of the world’s largest natural gas fields, state media reported Friday.

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Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency – VIDEO STORY
DETROIT – August 12, 2010: Engineers say there are three ways to improve a vehicle’s gas mileage: reduce its weight, increase efficiency of the powertrain and improve the aerodynamics.

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