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Old 09-15-2015, 11:29 AM   #80 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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More details coming out of Frankfurt auto show

A few more tidbits coming out...

  • Downsized front electric motor, addition of rear drive motor for electric all-wheel drive (doesn't say if it's in all models or optional). Functional at speeds up to 37 mph
  • downsized NiMH pack
  • plug-in Prius electric-only range will be 15.5 miles, up from 11 miles in the gen 3 model, coming next year (Toyota really doesn't want to sell these, do they?)
Bold 2016 Toyota Prius surges in to Frankfurt | Auto Express
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Honda mods: Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater
Mitsu mods: 70 MPG in my ecomodded, dirt cheap, 3-cylinder Mirage.
Ecodriving test: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown



EcoModder
has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
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