Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - Efficiency Improvements for Internal Combustion Engines

autoteach · 12-13-2010, 08:16 PM

So, if the EPA uses mpg for both, but uses mpge for electric, one could conclude that they do not account for the energy density difference. That is their efficiency at constant operation, not using engine stop/start tech.

12-13-2010, 08:16 PM	#230 (permalink)
autoteach Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: belgium, wi Posts: 262 Bus - '94 Ford School Bus huge Stupid - '01 Chevy Blazer LS 90 day: 21.38 mpg (US) hawk - '00 Honda Superhawk Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	So, if the EPA uses mpg for both, but uses mpge for electric, one could conclude that they do not account for the energy density difference. That is their efficiency at constant operation, not using engine stop/start tech.