Hi Brian:
I'm glad you like the new EPA way of calculating mpg.
I don't, since the new method involves someone else's driving in
different climates, altitudes, and road and congestion conditions, and these
vary widely.
The previous way EPA calculated mpg was based on physics and set
standards and not on arm-waving science. And, it will be come more complex
as new technologies are introduced.
I have no problem with showing both since it would give buyers a better
comparison and better idea of reality.
Regards, Stan Doore
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:33 PM
Subject: [USMA:38359] Re: Toyota
EPA just changed their rules for the better. (More accurately portray
real-
world conditions.) Again, check out this month's Car and Driver. No
more
will the Prius and Insight get insanely high (and unattainable) 60-70mpg
ratings.
On Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:08:58 -0400, STANLEY DOORE wrote
The Toyota Prius is a much larger car than the Honda two-seater and
is in a couple of classes above the Honda two-seater. EPA has
standards based on physics to determine fuel efficiency rather than
on ad hoc people driving around. Stan Doore
