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As carmakers strive to improve the fuel efficiency of their powertrains, more and more innovative and technical solutions are coming to light. Take Rinspeed’s latest E2 concept car based on the sporty Fiat 500 Abarth. Instead of opting for a complicated and expensive hybrid or electric powertrain, Rinspeed has developed a dual power mode system based on a conventional petrol powertrain that allows drivers to switch between a low power eco mode for slower city driving and a high power sports mode when fast driving is the order of the day. A button located on the E2’s dash switches...