What I have heard is similar. I know that there was one head to head
competition done in Canada which showed identical mileage numbers for a
Prius and a Jetta TDI. I think it there is a link in the archives
somewhere. They were driven by the same person, same day and supposedly
in the same way.
the EPA tests artificially inflate hybrid numbers and running the AC
reduces the mpg by ~22% and cold temperatures reduce battery storage
another ~26%.
Todd
On Oct 10, 2004, at 9:26 PM, MH wrote:
EPA 2005 Fuel Economy Guide Leaders
Oct 07, 2004
http://www.greencarcongress.com
The EPA
EPA 2005 Fuel Economy Guide Leaders
Oct 07, 2004
http://www.greencarcongress.com
The EPA has released its 2005 Fuel Economy Guide.
Hybrids and diesels are not surprisingly the most
efficient and with its Escape Hybrid, Ford now offers
the most fuel-efficient SUV.
Here are the top ten
