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.
I don't know about the HCH II, but in the HCH I, you can choose to turn the AC off. I never use the "auto AC" feature. Either I open a window, or use the fan at a low setting, or use the AC when really needed, but not on the auto setting.
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.
It's results like these that show why it's so important to look at the standard numbers. Individual driving habits make a huge difference, but you can use the standards to gauge across populations.
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