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Old 11-16-2007, 12:06 PM
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What causes high gas consumption really...

- Vehicle weight (that includes vehicle, driver and passengers)
- Aerodynamics
- Vehicle manufacturing material

I think the next step is try and reduce weight. I have seen many solar/electric mods o Hybrids. Has anyone seen weight related mods?

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