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Old 07-08-2014, 02:56 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by UltArc View Post
Except they often used specs from manufacturers without confirming them, and it seems they often don't do the testing.
Actually, EPA periodically DOES "pull" a new vehicle from a manufacturer and performs their OWN tests, but that's typically ONLY done AFTER customers have complained about the MPG numbers...numbers that the EPA "rubberstamped" after receiving them from the manufacturer.

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