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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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2010 Washington Auto Show: "A Green Machine" - Jan 27-31

Don't know if anyone's interested in going.

Robbiewt went last year and took a bunch of photos: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...show-7030.html

The juicy bits from their press release:

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The Washington Auto Show®: A Green Machine
2010 show to Launch Massive Showcase of Advanced Technology


The Washington Auto Show®, which houses more green cars than any major U.S. auto show, is redoubling its efforts in 2010 with a 65,000-square foot display known as the "Advanced Technology SuperHighway."

The Advanced Technology SuperHighway will be sectioned by advancements in.electric, diesel, natural gas, advanced petroleum, biofuels, ethanol,.hydrogen and safety technologies.

Currently, the companies slated to display are:.

Audi, AutoPort, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, Boulder Electric Vehicle, Bright.Automotive, Chrysler, Columbia ParCar, Electric Drive Transportation.Association, Enova Systems, Evolve-it, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai,.Kia, Lexus, Magna International, Mercedes, Nissan, Novozymes, OnStar,.Phoenix Motorcars, Quantum Technologies, Scuderi Engine, Smith Electric.Vehicles, THINK, Toyota, UQM Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S..Department of Transportation, Volkswagen, Volvo and Wheego.

It is both the largest public show in Washington as well as a niche event: the stage to exchange ideas and information with those shaping the future of the automobile. Building on this platform for collaboration, the 2010 Washington Auto Show is partnering.with SAE International and the Electric Drive Transportation Association.(EDTA), both of which will co-locate conferences with the Washington Auto.Show.

The Washington Auto Show, "Change Happens Here," is scheduled for January.27-31, at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Public Policy/Media.Preview Days are Jan. 25 on Capitol Hill and Jan. 26 at the convention.center.

For more information
Washington Auto Show.

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EcoModder
has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
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