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Gas Sippers Take on the Gas Guzzlers * Mileage estimates may vary. Davis cautions that the mileage quoted by hybrid manufacturers is from government tests, and is seldom what the average driver experiences. The government tests cars under perfect conditions, so real world driving often doesn’t match up. However, Davis says that a hybrid like the Prius will get 42 to 45 mpg in combined city and highway driving, a vast improvement over a mid-size gas-only car. Click here for full article. New Technology Helps Drivers Avoid Distractions Voice technology by itself gives the opportunity to change the radio station to 100.3, all the driver has to do is push a button on the steering wheel and say, “radio, tune, 100.3.” To change the temperature to 73 degrees, the driver pushes the button and says, “temperature, 73 degrees.” By marrying voice technology with Bluetooth technology drivers can use their own cell phone to call a friend, by saying “phone, dial and then the number,” or if you have it programmed in, “phone, dial and David Jones.” Click here for full article. Tip to "Build a Custom Vehicle Without Spending a Fortune!" When you do the engine you can "spice" it up a bit with a cam kit for about the same money as replacing the cam with an OEM cam. Using a custom cam can provide much better performance for your truck if you match your cam to the tasks you want your truck to do. Click here for full article. |