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First drive in the BMW i3 (CNET On Cars, Episode 31)
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In this episode:
- BMW's i3 is a fascinating departure in almost every way
- Hemi engines: What were they...what are they?
- Top 5 fuel economy myths
- Understanding your kid's car booster seat
- E-mail: Clear auto-protection films to prevent paint chips
After you watch out Car Tech 101 on hemi engines, you may wonder why Chrysler is using them in modern cars where high RPM, compactness, and fuel efficiency are so important. The simple answer is today's Chrysler Hemi isn't really a hemi. Automobile has a good explanation of how today's Hemi engine is more trade name than true hemi.
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