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MetroMPG · 06-25-2009, 11:36 PM

Clev: no dash lights comparison. Didn't occur to me, but I'd have to guess it's less than 20 watts for this car between high & low.

theunchosen: I agree about solar being an occasionally viable option with electrical load being this low. Also agree about the cost/aero challenges.

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