Tag: Fuel economy

Presenting the 2018 SEMA New Product Showcase Entries

Jamie GibsonJamie Gibson|

The world-famous SEMA Show, in Las Vegas, is just around the corner. We’re gearing up for another exciting year with our peers and fellow enthusiasts. SEMA is where industry movers and shakers gather to share the latest and greatest automotive manufacturing technology.



How Does Synthetic Motor Oil Increase Fuel Economy?

John BakerJohn Baker|
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Increasing fuel economy remains a top priority for most automakers. Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirements may be in flux, but gas prices continue to inch upward.



What are CAFÉ Standards?

John BakerJohn Baker|
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As expected, the EPA recently announced its decision to relax the Obama-era corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards that had set 54.5 mpg as the target automakers were supposed to meet by 2025.



How Turbochargers and Direct Injection are Changing the Industry

Alex ThompsonAlex Thompson|
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Turbocharged, gasoline-direct-injection (T-GDI) engines have been the topic of many AMSOIL blog posts and other publications the last few months, and for good reason. In recent years these technologies have taken the automotive industry by storm.



Is Premium Gasoline Worth the Money?

John BakerJohn Baker|
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You probably saw the AAA report announcing that motorists wasted $2.1 billion last year using premium gasoline in vehicles that don’t require it. Maybe a few of those billions came from your wallet.



Fuel Economy Brings Victory to Alexander Rossi and Team Andretti

Ed NewmanEd Newman|
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Sunday we watched the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and what a surprising finish. Rookie Alexander Rossi was at the right place at the right time, in the lead when the rest of the leaders had to pit for fuel, and with a bit of easing on the accelerator he was able to coast

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