What The 'E' On A Manual Gear Shift Means (And When To Use It)

Long before our cars got fancy drive mode selectors, trick cylinder deactivation tech, and varying levels of hybrid assistance , automakers had to get creative with their engineering approach to satisfy the tightening fuel economy standards that arrived during the oil crisis of the late '70s and early '80s.

The Core Event

Long before our cars got fancy drive mode selectors, trick cylinder deactivation tech, and varying levels of hybrid assistance , automakers had to get creative with their engineering approach to satisfy the tightening fuel economy standards that arrived during the oil crisis of the late '70s and early '80s.

Key Facts

Long before our cars got fancy drive mode selectors, trick cylinder deactivation tech, and varying levels of hybrid assistance , automakers had to get creative with their engineering approach to satisfy the tightening fuel economy standards that arrived during the oil crisis of the late '70s and early '80s.

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