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Old 05-31-2014, 02:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

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90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base
90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD

Pacifica Hybrid - '21 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
90 day: 38.47 mpg (US)
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Amazing that the Tesla didn't do even better. It's just barely more efficiently designed than the Prius, despite having no engine to cool and little to no grill opening.

The Leaf is just pathetic. Aero efficiency is most important on a car that doesn't go very far and takes a long time to "refuel". Plus, with an all electric drive-train, the shape can easily be made efficient since components can be located anywhere and don't generate much heat.
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