Mileage boosters give second wind to car-parts makers

Aug. 14, 2013
The pressure on big auto makers to squeeze more miles out of a gallon of gas is powering a surge in profit for U.S. auto-parts makers.

At an industry conference held earlier this month, industry executives said the appetite for fuel-saving technology such as turbochargers, easy-rolling tires and advanced fuel injectors is providing a second wind for companies already benefiting from booming car sales. Find out more about how increasing EPA fuel economy standards has been a boon to the parts industry.

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