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MetroMPG · 07-26-2012, 12:22 PM

Yeah - I've read the stories of the disappearing "capacity bars". (Nissan must be kicking itself for including those on the display.)

But I think this Volt owner lives up north.

PS: I think the "cut by half" tidbit comes from one news story that isn't quite accurate.

07-26-2012, 12:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
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