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Polluters and Performance: New Cars Burn More Fuel
The United States faces a fuel economy penalty as emissions and safety controls add weight and lower compression. 1973 models show 5 to 22 percent lower mileage, with critics noting stalls, slow acceleration, and higher gas use. Officials cite environmental devices, air conditioners, and larger cars as key factors.
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N.Y
Detroit
Tony Orlando
Phoenix
Ariz
Connie Remlinger
Cincinnati
New Jersey
Arizona
Alan G. Loofburrow
Chrysler
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Company
William D. Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
Ruckelshaus
Donald Gibb
Fargo, N.D
Chrysler Imperial
Consumers Union
Consumer Reports
Chevrolet
Ford
Leslie Henry
Henry Ford Museum
Greenfield Village
Lew Coles
New York