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The Chevrolet Volt and its Cruze Eco sibling present another interesting case. The Volt’s 1.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine has primarily a series hybrid role; on demand, the engine fires up to run a generator supplying the car’s electric propulsion needs. This engine produces 84 bhp—and requires premium fuel. A 10.5:1 compression ratio and commensurately more spark advance are said to enhance efficiency to the tune of 5–10 percent better fuel economy. Another payoff is premium’s more extensive additive package, among them more antioxidant improving the gasoline’s tank life—important if the car is only infrequently run beyond its battery range.
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The Chevrolet Volt and its Cruze Eco sibling present another interesting case. The Volt’s 1.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine has primarily a series hybrid role; on demand, the engine fires up to run a generator supplying the car’s electric propulsion needs. This engine produces 84 bhp—and requires premium fuel. A 10.5:1 compression ratio and commensurately more spark advance are said to enhance efficiency to the tune of 5–10 percent better fuel economy. Another payoff is premium’s more extensive additive package, among them more antioxidant improving the gasoline’s tank life—important if the car is only infrequently run beyond its battery range.
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