Hybrids Beware? EPA Revises Mileage Standards

Shivetya writes "The federal Environmental Protection Agency announced a new system for determining the fuel economy of many cars and trucks. Hardest hit will be hybrids as all-electric driving is not considered. At the same time, many medium-duty vehicles will get rated, but not have to be published until 2011 This move to more realistic ratings will severely reduce the high numbers some cars have posted."

Comments

Finally, a new sales pitch for Hummers

[CDMA_Demo]

Chili Palmer: How many miles to the gallon to you get on those Hummers, about 12?
Dabu: Nine.

Re:Finally, a new sales pitch for Hummers

[Anonymous Coward]

If you are getting a hummer, You don't really care about MPG.

Oh we were talking about the other hummer, sorry.

Re:Which cars are overrated?

[grommit]

You're only getting good mileage on a Hyundai because the vehicle keeps on getting lighter from parts falling off.

*used to own a Hyundai Excel and will NEVER EVER drive in a Hyundai again*