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Great Sustainable Vehicles of the 20th Century

Posted on April 9, 2012 by admin

Over the past 40 years, there have been a few vehicle models that stand out as excellent examples of superior design and engineering. Typically, they are models at the peak of a certain engine design. What also makes these vehicles … Continue reading →

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Great Sustainable Vehicles – 1999-2003 VW TDI Diesel

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

Half way through the model year in 1999, Volkswagen introduced a new body style of their Jetta with an improved “ALH” TDI engine.  When combined with the 5 speed manual transmission in any of the body styles, this drivetrain was … Continue reading →

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Great Sustainable Vehicles – 1993-1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Cummins Diesel

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

In 1993, Dodge introduced an updated version of their Cummins 6BT 12 valve diesel engine that used a Bosch P-7100 mechanical injection pump.  When combined with the all mechanical 47RH hydraulic automatic transmission, buyers have the ultimate, bullet-proof work truck … Continue reading →

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Great Sustainable Vehicles – 1981-1985 Mercedes Diesels

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

By the early 1980′s, Mercedes had hit the pinnacle of design and engineering with their 4 cylinder and 5 cylinder diesel engines.  The cast iron heads were bullet-proof and the pre-combustion chambers made them the perfect engine for using alternative … Continue reading →

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