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New Cylinder Deactivation Tech Cuts Fuel Consumption by 5%
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New system takes cylinder deactivation to the next level.
How Long Will Internal Combustion Engines Stick Around?
Internal combustion is here to stay, but electric vehicles will likely continue to slowly gain ground.
Electrical System Four Times More Powerful Coming Soon
Vehicles equipped with more powerful 48-volt electrical systems will start hitting the road in significant quantities in the near future. This shift will increase fuel efficiency considerably without breaking the bank.
Continental Develops Fuel-Saving Electrical System
Modern vehicles feature electrical systems that operate on 12 volts. This has pretty much been the industry standard since about the mid-1950s. But engineers at Continental are working to really step things up.
