Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach - With Manual and Access
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ISBN: 9781305513235
Author: ERJAVEC
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 35, Problem 15RQ
Which of the following is the least likely to decrease fuel consumption of a hybrid vehicle?
a. Low-rolling resistance tires
b. Increased aerodynamic drag
c. Stop-start systems
d. Lighter and less powerful engines
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