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Old 05-05-2008, 03:22 PM
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Talking cars.com -- hybrid mileage challenge
Hi,

This promises to be hilarious:

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...og-1.html#more

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Details on the cars below.
  • 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid: 4WD, 6.0-liter V-8 w/two 60 kW electric motors and electrically variable four-speed automatic; EPA gas mileage 20/20 mpg city/highway
  • 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid: FWD, 2.3-liter four-cylinder w/70 kW electric motor and continuously variable automatic; EPA gas mileage 34/30 mpg city/highway
  • 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid: FWD, 1.3-liter four-cylinder w/15 kW electric motor and continuously variable automatic; EPA gas mileage 40/45 mpg city/highway
  • 2008 Toyota Prius: FWD, 1.5-liter four-cylinder w/50 kW electric motor and continuously variable automatic; EPA gas mileage 48/45 mpg city/highway
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Two parts, they've already rediscovered the auto-AC "feature" of the Civic.

Bob Wilson

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My other 1500 cc car:

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