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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 25 Mar 2010, p. 49

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How does engine size relate to fuel efficiency? (NC)-Did you know that advancements in engine technol- ogy over the past 20 years mean you dont have to, sacrifice power for fuel economy? In fact, you might say "small is the new big" when it cornes to the relationship between engine size and fuel consumption. Here is how the whole thing works ... the size of an engine can affect its peak power output and fuel consumption. Engine size is measured by the total vol- ume displaced by the pistons in the cylinders as they move from their furthest point up to their furthest point down. As a result, engrne size is also referred to as "displacement" and is measured in litres or cubic inches. In gen- eral, the larger the engine and the more cylinders it has (smaller engines usually have four cylin- ders, larger engines have six or eight - or more), the greater its fuel consumption. Smaller engines tend to operate dloser to, their optimal efficiency levels under typîcal driving conditions,' meaning more of the energy from the fuel is converted into work at the crankshaft, whereas in larger engines more of the available energy in the fuel consumed (under similar driving condi- tions) is lost to heat and friction. So what does this ail mean to you the driver and you the vehi- cie buyer? You don't have to, buy the biggest, most powerful vehi- dle on the lot to get the perform- ance you desire. Natural Resources Canada has everything you need to, know about fuel effi- ciency and vehicles at wwwvehi- cles.nrcan.gc.ca. wwwnewscanada.com ~~~~~~VeyLimitedTie-SokSealOfr su 1y à' AMAZING FUEL ECONOMY 5.6L/100 km or 50 mpg Hlghway BRANW"IO P OFTiHE LIE'7~I'RIOSMDAN EX CO VEINEKG EQUIPPED W1 AU. THE BELLS AND WHISTLESl~ 1 Model #R0743A, 1 .6L DOHC eng, auto O/D Trans, Bluetooth, Tilt Steering, AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB Stereo, Split Foiding Rear Seats, Air-Gond, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Keyless Remote, Cruise Control, Front Heat- ed Seats and Much More. AWL IAUOL N SALE! lo ui SORENTO out 2m9% q4fIw ALL KIA FORT1E KOUPS ON SALE! i i - A, 155 Ontario St. North JUST NORTH zele'sOF THE KIA MOTORS MitonMai MILTON MAIL The Powertro Surprise N., LTC> ]KIA mi

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