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March 16th, 2007 07:22 PM #11
EPA is the problem. Their tests are not realistic, I mean 55mph these days? I drove today at 80mph and cars were passing me as if I was at a standstill. EPA is also responsible for the thinner paint on new cars, and the softer windshield glass as well.
Clean diesels is the way to go. It's just too bad that here in CA, diesel isn't really looked at the same way as gasoline is.
Currently, the Toyota Yaris and the Honda Fit are the top two cars that produce the best MPG in the subcompact segment in the US. When the Smart car is released here, I'm sure it will rank among the top as well.
The Prius is the ultimate Japanese car. Why?
1. It's powered by a huge battery.
2. It's for technology geeks.
3. It's an appliance that gets you from A to B (what other purpose does it serve?)
4. It's ugly.
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March 16th, 2007 07:48 PM #13
I am more inclined to believe that Hybrid Engines are not the "wave of the future" but rather a "transition" technology because we all know that the best technology out there is already available, maybe fuel cells or hydrogen, but manufacturing them are quite expensive.
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as an aside, in the olden days, anyone who does not move 'ala luksa during Holy Week, especially...
Traffic!