cars.com -- hybrid mileage challenge

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May 5, 2008 | 03:22 PM

bwilson4web

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From: Huntsville, AL

cars.com -- hybrid mileage challenge

Hi,

This promises to be hilarious:

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...og-1.html#more

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Details on the cars below.

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.

Bob Wilson

May 5, 2008 | 03:43 PM

Gairwyn

Think green.

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 733

From: New England

Re: cars.com -- hybrid mileage challenge

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.

May 6, 2008 | 07:07 AM

Pravus Prime

Prof. of Hybridology

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 2,070

From: Michigan

Re: cars.com -- hybrid mileage challenge

The results are in:

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...ge-blog-2.html

I really need to get behind the wheel of a 2008 FEH.

Last edited by Pravus Prime; May 6, 2008 at 07:18 AM.

May 6, 2008 | 08:32 AM

MikeD

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Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 67

From: Boston, MA

Re: cars.com -- hybrid mileage challenge

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.