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Old 05-12-2011, 10:34 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Why don't manufacturers turbo-charge all cars? It seems a sure bet it would more than pay for itself by avoiding the need to build a bigger engine, and in fuel savings. . . .
That is happening but technology often moves forward in fits and spurts. Every part in a car adds to the cost sometimes and the accountants who run companies choose a less than optimum solution for one that is "good enough." This penny-wise but pound foolish attitude (aka., their own pay and benefits) almost killed two of three USA car makers and for Chrysler, this is their second time at bat.

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