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Old 09-18-2014, 02:37 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 2000mc View Post
I wouldn't expect him to embrace the l/100km measurement, but it might help see how a 25mpg improvement isn't as mind blowingly difficult to attain at the level of your insight vs a full size truck
+1

Adding 25 mpg to a 12 mpg truck is tripling your mileage. Getting 300% of EPA ought to win you some kind of prize here.

Adding 25 mpg to an Insight is only a 50% gain. Getting 150% of EPA makes you... pretty efficient.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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