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SEPTEMBER 2013 BEHIND 10 BEST ENGINES CHASSIS ENGINEERING SURVEY
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BMW says it can build carbon-
fiber i3 in 20 hours vs. 40 hours
for conventional vehicle.
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from Ward's
10 Best Engines Fiat test drive p.39
ceremony on 500L defies convention.
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