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<blockquote data-quote="jaz13" data-source="post: 1210741" data-attributes="member: 24095"><p>Not sure if this loophole has been closed, but E-85 was a big thing in trucks and SUVs for a while because the govt only counted the 15% petrol. An e-85 Suburban was actually boosting the fleet's MPG!!! That is why so many manufacturers were pushing E-85 capable engines even though there was zero consumer demand for that feature. </p><p></p><p>I expect G3 will push some kind of mild hybrid system that puts the currently hated engine stop-start on steroids. Small battery and motor/generator on the front axle. Charge battery on braking and electric motor gets the vehicle up to 5 mph before the gasoline engine kicks on. </p><p></p><p>Funny thing is the G2 will go up in value because old dogs will refuse to drive a hybrid truck even if it puts out a combined 550hp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jaz13, post: 1210741, member: 24095"] Not sure if this loophole has been closed, but E-85 was a big thing in trucks and SUVs for a while because the govt only counted the 15% petrol. An e-85 Suburban was actually boosting the fleet's MPG!!! That is why so many manufacturers were pushing E-85 capable engines even though there was zero consumer demand for that feature. I expect G3 will push some kind of mild hybrid system that puts the currently hated engine stop-start on steroids. Small battery and motor/generator on the front axle. Charge battery on braking and electric motor gets the vehicle up to 5 mph before the gasoline engine kicks on. Funny thing is the G2 will go up in value because old dogs will refuse to drive a hybrid truck even if it puts out a combined 550hp. [/QUOTE]
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