Unique air shutter helps Chevrolet Cruze achieve 40mpg fuel efficiency

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The Honda Civic hybrid gets approximately 45 mpg on the highway, while the similarly-sized 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco gets 40 mpg. That's pretty decent on the Chevy’s part, considering it isn’t even a hybrid. Of course, because it isn’t a hybrid, that means it doesn’t sport a hybrid’s price tag - the Cruze Eco will start at $US18,895, as opposed to the Honda’s $23,800. So, how is it possible for a combustion-engined car to almost match a hybrid’s fuel efficiency? Well, lowering the weight and the ride height help a bit, but according to Chevrolet, the real reason lies in the car’s unique front air shutter system... Continue Reading Unique air shutter helps Chevrolet Cruze achieve 40mpg fuel efficiency

Tags: Aerodynamics, Chevrolet, Fuel efficiency, Hybrid

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