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Old 09-15-2013, 06:59 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by fnkngrv View Post
With the cost of the device kit taken into account even with say a 4mpg gain it will take a long time to pay that bad boy off with the efficient designs of today's vehicles. I would think when it comes to automotive applications of the device for the most part trucks and SUVs would benefit the most, no?
Very true. At about $500 retail for the gasoline engine version, one must drive quite a few miles with a car like the Yaris for a 10% improvement to pay itself back.

On the flip side, the diesel units can reach the payback point in two the three months with an over the road truck.
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