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PNGV

PNGV stands for Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles. It was a program started by the United States government to help car companies make vehicles that are better for the environment and more fuel-efficient.

Think of a car like a toy. You want the toy to be fun to play with, but you also want it to last a long time and not break easily. And just like a toy, a car has things called parts that need to work together for the car to move. These parts can make the car use a lot of gas to run, which is bad for the environment because it pollutes the air.

So, the PNGV program tried to find ways to make those parts work better so that cars can use less gas and be better for the environment. The program focused on improving three important parts of a car: the engine, the transmission, and the body.

They worked with car companies to create engines and transmissions that use less gas, and they made the car body lighter and more aerodynamic, which means it can move through the air more easily.

By making these improvements, cars can use less gas, which is better for the environment and can save people money on gas. So, the PNGV program was really important for helping make cars better for everyone!