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Sat, 12 March 2011 10:40  |
jknezek
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Registered: December 2007
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Amazing what the market forces of higher dollar oil combined with political pressure of mandated higher fleet MPGs can force our companies to produce. I know instantaneous start/stop is not a new concept, but it is nice to see GM at least believing that this kind of technology will be appreciated in American markets. I just wish they weren't trying to prove it with what has essentially become a niche domestic brand. Perhaps it won't be long before this technology starts to show up in Chevrolet branded vehicles...
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/automobiles/13BUICK.html?hpw
To make this GMC appropriate, perhaps in a few years it WILL become cost effective to install a direct fuel injection system. Of course we'll have to add on a whole new starter system, but I have faith in the great minds in this community. Although we spend a lot of time at highway speeds, I do cringe a bit when sitting at traffic lights watching my gas gauge drop!
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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