His research also shows more concrete benefits from the adoption of eco-friendly corporate policies: reduced manufacturing expenses, increased market share, a better talent pool and higher productivity. (money.cnn.com)
The designers were able to lower manufacturing expense in ways that didn't cheapen the car. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
I'm not sure if Stan's post refers to the mechanical and manufacturing expense penalty or a fuel - combustion penalty but the first is not overcome by this high spec design (although this specific application makes no reference to DI.) (greencarcongress.com)