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Old 12-23-2010, 11:49 AM   #82 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
The reason to use MPGe is to compare the efficiencies within the vehicle. Not to compare the entire energy cycle..
But since it ignores the major heat-loss conversions at the electric plant, which is a major part of the grid, it does a horrible job of it. You give people a "dumbed down" figure like 135mpge and they will draw the wrong conclusions.
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