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Old 06-25-2016, 10:20 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
Unfortunately the EPA rule-making people have the same "not ME" attitude as the majority drivers that you describe, so it's sorta like expecting an idiot to comprehend that he/she *is* an idiot in the first place.
No, the problem is the EPA asks itself "How should we tell the factories to simulate the way idiots drive?" and the factories ask "How can I drive like an idiot and still get good test numbers to turn in?"

The test should simply be turning the car over to an idiot and reporting his mpg.
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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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