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MetroMPG · 06-23-2009, 12:18 AM

Another update - the first drive/charge cycle with the snow tires back on and power consumption has returned to mediocrity: 280 Wh/mile vs. 212 last time (with the Goodyears).

I'm planning to fix this problem. That's just too massive a difference to ignore.

06-23-2009, 12:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
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