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Talk to the hand (#)

„Hybrids will give you more miles to the gallon--if you compare a lightweight small-engine hybrid vehicle to a heavier vehicle with a larger gasoline engine. You will, however, need to ignore the fact that if you carefully drive a comparable lightweight, small-block gasoline-engine vehicle you can get almost the SAME MILEAGE. So, all things being equal, it turns out that hybrids really don't save that much gas or reduce the use of gasoline that much.“

http://www.autoextremist.com/research/ hand.shtml - Cached

Next Prius to offer 94 mpg? (#)

„#2 The new Prius has plenty of power, matter of fact, it will blow away pretty most gas powered 4 cylinders cars, the first generation Prius, 2001-2003, was a dog, but the new one is very powerful. #3 It is entirely possible to get the EPA estimates in gas mileage with a Prius, you just have to drive intelligently, but, even if you don't drive it for max gas mileage, it will still get 47 to 48 mpg most of the time ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/10/next-prius-to-offer-113-mpg/ - Cached

Green Car Congress: Rumors Rampant: Next-Gen 94MPG Prius by 2008? (#)

„Re Stormy & pit stops -- different way of looking at the reduced requirements for stopping for gas .One of the forgotten values of improved gas mileage is the reduced requirement to take time out of one's life to stop at a gas station .While we don't "pay" for that time, it has a value. Sadly, the "pay back" for Prius/fuel efficiency is done in the simplest cost of fuel analysis, without consideration of other very real economic paybacks .“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/04/ rumors_rampant_.html - Cached

Toyota to launch Eco Drive indicator - Autoblog (#)

„Since we already know they are recording everything they possibly can to the black box, why don't more manufacturers offer the "everything" readout. You could monitor pitch and yaw during autocross events, you could monitor gas mileage, acceleration information. I know this is already available in various devices already, but it would definitely be a nice selling point for a number of people. Look how many people already opt for GPS which makes no sense economically.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/01/toyota-to-launch-eco-drive-indicator/ - Cached

78 percent of Americans want 40 mpg legislation (#)

„I have owned nothing but GM made products in my life, and have yet to have one with any real problems, with the exception of having to replace brakes or something, they have all been very reliable, going back from a 1972 Skylark to my 2002 Monte Carlo SS. I certainly didn't find anything all that great about my brothers CRX (talk about a boring POS), in fact my parents 1986 Monte Carlo SS was 10 times the car the CRX was with the exception of gas mileage ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/22/.../ - Cached

Ka-Blog! (#)

„What we pay for gas ends up costing us a car payment. My question is this: Is it better to keep the Tahoe and not have a car payment, or buy a used $5000 vehicle with good gas mileage? We also are a family of 4, with a dog, and would like something like a station wagon or even a roomy sedan. I can’t predict gas prices, but I’m guessing gas will go up to $3 a gallon at the pumps this summer.“

http://www.startribune.com/blogs/kablog - Cached

SUV Specifications & New SUV Specs at Automobile Magazine (#)

„If numbers tell half the story, checking new SUV specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your car buying decisions. A once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth. You can also find the full list of the each vehicle™s standard features and options in the 2007 2006 SUV specifications at AutomobileMag.com.“

http://www.automobilemag.com/new_car_specifications/02/suvs/ index.html - Cached

Dodge Challenger Concept unveiled (2006/2007/2008) (#)

„What a bunch of cocksucking dickheads, shut the fuck up about gas guzzling and shit its two fucking years off and most likely there will be new regulations on gas mileage. If ur so fucking worried about it you should start walking. If ur not a soldier you also need to shut the fuck up cause you don't know the first damn thing, gas prices aren't killng anyone, roadside bombs and bullets are.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/07/.../ - Cached

Official: General Motors will build new Camaro; arrives in 2009 (#)

„Sean ,I have an Camaro and a Trailblazer. The problem with the SUV™s that I have and maybe others beside getting 1/4 to 1/3 less gas mileage in general, is that they are mostly driven by people that think they are driving a sports car. Laws of physics are totally different, yet you have the lane changing speeding freaks out there with no regard for anyone else™s safety in a car. The typical the higher up I ride the safer I feel/am mentality.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/10/.../ - Cached

Intellichoice Says Hybrids Still Relevant Even With New EPA Rulings - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„The EPA™s new gas mileage ratings update a 24-year-old model for measuring fuel economy and have been anticipated for some time,? said James Bell, publisher of IntelliChoice.com. We strongly support the new ratings, which will help consumers by estimating miles-per-gallon based on real-world driving conditions. The bottom line is that hybrids still provide the highest fuel economy when measured against respective vehicles in their class.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

TCC Tip: Restoring Performance - The Car Connection (#)

„The engine computer will lapse into a 'safety' mode, where the mixture is slightly richer and the timing is tuned back, all before the dash lights give you a warning that all is not well. The result is less power and worse gas mileage. Replacing the oxygen sensor will help your car perform better and save you gas money - and for your green side it means you're not polluting as much ...“

http://www.thecarconnection.com/?article=4681 - Cached

Dodge Avenger unveiled (#)

„Also 189hp V6? That's pretty lame, the Monte Carlo has 211hp (which isn't awesome) and the Fusion comes with 221hp with it's V6, sure you could opt for the high output V6 but I would assume its just a N/A tuned of the 189hp V6, which means your gas mileage is going to the dogs. Just save yourself the trouble and buy an Altima, Camry, or the Accord. You won't be punching yourself later on.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/20/dodge-avenger-concept-unveiled/ - Cached

Auto Warranty News | Auto Warranties - Auto Warranty News (#)

„“With more crossovers, hybrids, and car-based SUVs entering the market, it’s now much easier to find an SUV that gets gas mileage similar to a midsized sedan,” said Consumer Reports’ Automotive Editor Rik Paul. “You can save hundreds of dollars a year at the gas pump simply by doing your research before you buy.”“

http://blog.autowarranties.com/public/blog/ 93313 - Cached

2007 Subaru Forester 2.5XT - Features - Car and Driver January 2007 (#)

„With a surfeit of performance SUVs on the market, all powered with ample cubes and many with forced induction, the 2.5XT is a great choice if you want a fast, flexible vehicle with decent gas mileage (we averaged 25 mpg) that avoids the ire of the Prius set. And should you want to smoke a Boxster S, power upgrades are just a boost adjustment away.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/12239/ 2007-subaru-forester-25xt.html - Cached

2005 Subaru Legacy GT - Four Seasons Test - Automobile Magazine (#)

„There is a turbocharged quality to it, which some drivers found objectionable, but this is not the severely elastic throttle response of, say, a Saab turbo. However, we would have liked to see better gas mileage; our 22-mpg overall average is not bad for a four-wheel-drive car, but our around-town tankfuls in the teens were depressingly SUV-like.“

http://automobilemag.com/reviews/wagons/0511_subaru_legacy_gt/ - Cached

LA Auto Show: Two-peat! GM wins LA Design Challenge again - Autoblog (#)

„In twenty years I haven't seen a really decent improvement in gas mileage, theft-proofing, safety, or reliability. Compare the improvements in say PCs over the same period and you get an idea of what ought to be achievable in a product that has so much R&D capacity behind it (and we moan about the pace of PC improvement).“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/30/.../ - Cached

DAILY EDITION: Nov. 19, 2003 - The Car Connection (#)

„But party leaders upheld the loophole under pressure from small-business and auto industry lobbyists. SUV and trucks with the worst gas mileage also provide automakers with the highest per-unit profit. The tax provision was originally written to help farmers and contractors buy pickup trucks and other heavy vehicles ...“

http://www.thecarconnection.com/ index.asp?article=6619 - Cached

HYBRIDBUZZ.COM (#)

„"For years, automakers have been criticized for producing vehicles that get so-so gas mileage. But as gas prices climb and consumers seek more miles per gallon, it turns out that fuel economy is much worse than it appears--50 percent less on some models, a new Consumer Reports analysis reveals."“

http://hybridbuzz.blogspot.com/ - Cached

Ford Super-Duty ads set for Super Bowl debut - Autoblog (#)

„14. Mike: If you order a lower rear end ratio to make up the tranny difference you will get worse gas mileage not better. Let me get this straight, you're saying more horses and more torque and an extra gear in the tranny will translate to less performance in the real world? You need a lesson in basic physics my friend.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/26/.../ - Cached

Comparison - Hybrids At The Crossroads - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Matt Ward, a television writer in Los Angeles, bought a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT two years ago. Like most hybrid buyers, he was looking for better gas mileage. He found it--but not quite as much as he expected. "I guess I'm mildly disgruntled with the mileage," he says.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/ 2154662.html - Cached

MIT publication pries open a Prius - Autoblog (#)

„13. I asked the question: what 4-door hatchback with good gas mileage should I buy? The answer, three years ago, was the Prius. Maybe the answer would be different today; but 3 years ago, all the other 4-door hatchbacks were either too small or wasted too much gas.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/29/mit-publication-pries-open-a-prius/ - Cached

Ford Introduces 2008 Mariner Hybrid with Some Enhancements (#)

„If I drove at a maximum of 25mph with an extremely gradual acceleration maybe. The average with my hybrid (and it currently has 42,000 miles on it, is 25mpg highway (going up hills or mountains kills the gas mileage) and 28mpg in the city. I doubt the mariner will do any better“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/10/ ford_introduces.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/10/06

Toyota Sets 2007 Prius Goal at 175,000 (#)

„“Auto makers cannot assume that high (gas) prices, alone, will drive shoppers toward hybrids and high-mileage models,” Merrihew says. “It is significant changes in (gas) prices” that offer the best opportunity to sell vehicles with good fuel economy.“

http://wardsauto.com/ar/toyota_prius_goal/ - Cached

Green Car Congress: Dodge Introduces New 2007 Durango Full-Size SUV; Platform for Chryslers First Hybrid (#)

„I dont see where people would not support the Durango hybrid. You have to also think not only will it get better gas mileage than its counterpart, but it will also have less fuel emmisions, and just seeing a few more hybrids starting to roll out I think is a positive thing.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/04/ dodge_introduce.html - Cached

New NISSAN Reviews - Car and Driver (#)

„The five-door Versa makes a good case for itself compared with the four-door, with its additional cargo space for bulkier loads. Plus, it gets good gas mileage and has lots of standard safety features. It finished second to the sportier Honda Fit in a comparison test.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/cartrims/.../ nissan_versa_5-door_hatchback.html - Cached

New TOYOTA Reviews - Car and Driver (#)

„The Prius has been a huge success: This hybrid appeals both to environmentalists and people who are concerned with fuel economy. While it gets gas mileage comparable with that of a subcompact, it has the interior capacity of a mid-size car. It also has a unique look.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/cartrims/2007-toyota-prius/ toyota_prius.html - Cached

New TOYOTA Reviews - Car and Driver (#)

„The Highlander is one of the only mid-size SUVs that’s available with a hybrid powertrain. It gets excellent gas mileage for an SUV. It also carries a premium price but comes with a full panoply of safety features and with either two or three rows of seats.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/cartrims/.../ toyota_highlander_hybrid.html - Cached

Green Car Congress: EnergyCS Delivers First Commercial Plug-In Prius in US; UK to Follow (#)

„Or, is the only additional charging from an electrical outlet. This would affect the gas mileage. For example, when I am going downhill in my Prius, additional charging could take place if my stock battery had greater capacity.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/04/ energycs_delive.html - Cached

Leno's M-47 Patton Tank-Engine Car Gets an Upgrade - Jay Leno Garage - Popular Mechanics (#)

„The car needed more oomph to get up those hills. Besides, gas mileage wasn't too good, either. The engine was fed by two huge Stromberg carburetors with needle jets that looked like arrowheads. And the carbs weren't efficient.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/ 4206704.html - Cached

Debunking a Mileage Myth: Can You Really "Pump Up" Your Fuel Economy? - Popular Mechanics (#)

„What’s more, we know under-inflated tires have a negative effect on fuel economy. The U.S. Department of Energy says that for every 1-psi drop in pressure, you can expect your gas mileage to lower by 0.4 percent.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 4199963.html - Cached

Nissan prices 2007 Altima Hybrid (#)

„The leather is about the only high quality item in the whole car. 3.6l is nice mill, equal to the Camry 3.5, but without the gas mileage. The Honda Accord is still the tops in the segment. But I digress…“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/30/nissan-prices-2007-altima-hybrid/ - Cached

Debut of the Chevrolet Camaro Concept - Autoblog (#)

„Not 100% on the interior but I'd need to see more shots. Outside looks great and the gas mileage is awesome. So how long will it take you to build this? Do I really have to wait until Fall 2008?“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/09/debut-of-the-chevrolet-camaro-concept/ - Cached

New TOYOTA Reviews - Car and Driver (#)

„It uses the same system of a gas engine and electric motors as the Prius. Gas mileage is improved over a four-cylinder Camry, but it costs.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/cartrims/.../ toyota_camry_hybrid.html - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:38 PM