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Old 10-22-2015, 01:50 PM   #1226 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
Elio would actually have to build and sell one before an owner could claim damages from false advertising.

Also, has there even been an EPA test done? I'd wager the 84 came from computer modelling, kind of like when we use the EM aero/mpg tool to generate an estimate.
Right, but they are advertising 84. What gives them the right to advertise something based on a different standard then Toyota?
It's a motorcycle sure but 2500 series trucks aren't help to the EPA test yet you don't see Dodge claiming 50+ mpg for the Cummins even though that has been shown possible.

For me the 84 mpg claim is another reason this will not happen, it is a lawsuit in the making when it gets scored 60 mpg in an EPA test and I'm probably being generous.
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