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Solved Fuel efficiency of manual and automatic cars, Part I
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FOTW #1127, March 30, 2020: Since Model Year 2016, Automatic Transmissions Have Provided Better Average Fuel Economy than Manual Transmissions
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The Top Pros & Cons of Manual vs. Automatic
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Penny Pincher Journal: Can You Save Money Driving a Car with Manual Transmission? Is a stick shift more economical?
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5 Transmissions, Cost, Effectiveness, and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles
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Manual vs. Automatic: Which Transmission Is Right For You?