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Arragonis · 02-15-2011, 09:25 AM

I have been pondering further. Oh no I hear you all cry. Are we discussing the idea of makers targeting high FE, and what do we want them to do about it ? Are we thinking :

- better efficiency through lower weight (plastic panels, better design), better aero (grills blocked, mirrors, gaps sealed, wheel covers) etc. ?

- better FE through technology - Hybrids, size reduced engines (1.2-1.4 Turbos instead of 1.6-2.0s), diesels or a combination of other tech ?

- something else I haven't pondered ?

Would we be willing to pay a premium ?

Would we be tempted to buy new if (like me) you don't at the moment ?

02-15-2011, 09:25 AM	#45 (permalink)
Arragonis The PRC. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elsewhere. Posts: 5,304 Thanks: 285 Thanked 536 Times in 384 Posts	I have been pondering further. Oh no I hear you all cry. Are we discussing the idea of makers targeting high FE, and what do we want them to do about it ? Are we thinking : - better efficiency through lower weight (plastic panels, better design), better aero (grills blocked, mirrors, gaps sealed, wheel covers) etc. ? - better FE through technology - Hybrids, size reduced engines (1.2-1.4 Turbos instead of 1.6-2.0s), diesels or a combination of other tech ? - something else I haven't pondered ? Would we be willing to pay a premium ? Would we be tempted to buy new if (like me) you don't at the moment ? __________________ [I]So long and thanks for all the fish.[/I]