wired.com— This year, new test standards have forced manufacturers to lower advertised efficiency claims on most models compared to previous years, and car lots are bracing for a tougher environment for hybrid sales.
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I think it is cool that u guys care about ur MPG, it's best for our Country. Keep pushing the auto companies and things will only improve... but please can't someone do something about the styling... most of the hybrids r ugly... small is ok, , VW's, MG's, Triumphs, Corvettes, Zs, G35 Coupes r great looking but Prius... if u demand better styling u'll get it.signed Old Guy
"The new mileage estimates mean it will take longer to recoup that extra cost in money saved on gas."Who wrote this crap? If they're the SAME cars and the PERCENT difference in EPA mileage between them remains the same, then it will not take any longer to recoup the extra cost. It will be exactly the same. They didn't change the cars people, they changed the STICKER.
Love my VW Jetta TDI. 40-45mpg and I do 80-90mph on the highway. Too bad diesel isn't "sexy" like the hybrids. Can't wait for the new greener models next year!
I still get 48mpg in my civic hybrid, the EPA isnt going to change what I actually get, only what is advertised. why dont they collect real data from real drivers?
Damm I own a Durango right now and get about 13/17 but don't drive it so much only about 37k and is 2002, that's why I don't worry so much about the gas prices at least for now. But on the subject I am no impress and I really not Impress by hybrids, cool technology but I believe this is 2007 or the 21st century and to have an average of 48mpg on a car witha 1.5l engine and the electric motor and about 110hp. Remember the Honda CRX HF that was introduce around 1985 that one had a 1.3l engine, only 62hp but 90feet pounds of torque so this was a good city driver and had an average of 52 city and 57 highway. And if you take into consideration today's new changes it will average around 45mpg for a car that was made 22 YEARS AGO. I think technology is moving forward only because people are now starting to demand more fuel efficient cars and I can see that every day now on the ads for new cars they always point out is the fuel economy of the car. I don't believe that will see any big changes until the gas pass the $4.00 per gallon and stays there for a long time. And here in CA were are very close to that mark. LOL
mattmollysdadMay 14, 2007
I think it is cool that u guys care about ur MPG, it's best for our Country. Keep pushing the auto companies and things will only improve... but please can't someone do something about the styling... most of the hybrids r ugly... small is ok, , VW's, MG's, Triumphs, Corvettes, Zs, G35 Coupes r great looking but Prius... if u demand better styling u'll get it.signed Old Guy
error601May 14, 2007
It's an empirical test. Honesty is not an element.
jrieth50May 15, 2007
"The new mileage estimates mean it will take longer to recoup that extra cost in money saved on gas."Who wrote this crap? If they're the SAME cars and the PERCENT difference in EPA mileage between them remains the same, then it will not take any longer to recoup the extra cost. It will be exactly the same. They didn't change the cars people, they changed the STICKER.
pirategaspardMay 15, 2007
Love my VW Jetta TDI. 40-45mpg and I do 80-90mph on the highway. Too bad diesel isn't "sexy" like the hybrids. Can't wait for the new greener models next year!
digglessMay 19, 2007
I still get 48mpg in my civic hybrid, the EPA isnt going to change what I actually get, only what is advertised. why dont they collect real data from real drivers?
rollemMay 23, 2007
No, they're just replicating what people do.
irrenhausJun 4, 2007
Damm I own a Durango right now and get about 13/17 but don't drive it so much only about 37k and is 2002, that's why I don't worry so much about the gas prices at least for now. But on the subject I am no impress and I really not Impress by hybrids, cool technology but I believe this is 2007 or the 21st century and to have an average of 48mpg on a car witha 1.5l engine and the electric motor and about 110hp. Remember the Honda CRX HF that was introduce around 1985 that one had a 1.3l engine, only 62hp but 90feet pounds of torque so this was a good city driver and had an average of 52 city and 57 highway. And if you take into consideration today's new changes it will average around 45mpg for a car that was made 22 YEARS AGO. I think technology is moving forward only because people are now starting to demand more fuel efficient cars and I can see that every day now on the ads for new cars they always point out is the fuel economy of the car. I don't believe that will see any big changes until the gas pass the $4.00 per gallon and stays there for a long time. And here in CA were are very close to that mark. LOL