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Hybrids Beware? EPA Revises Mileage Standards

Posted by timothy on from the lies-damn-lies-and-downhill-coasters dept.

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."

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  1. Finally, a new sales pitch for Hummers by CDMA_Demo · · Score: 4, Funny

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

  2. Re:Which cars are overrated? by grommit · · Score: 4, Funny

    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*