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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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EcoModder's top 25 most popular threads of 2017!

It's that time again!

Notable this year:
  • the 2nd year in a row that the top project was about sticking a Prius drivetrain/chassis into a classic vehicle.
  • many varied projects, from e-bikes to tractor trailers
  • some interesting "lounge" discussions made the top 25 (are ecomodders good at managing money?)
  • Photobucket sure pissed off a lot of people (I wonder if it was worth it to them)
  • Two Miatas in the top 25... what's going on? (Self-plug!)


See also:
Without further ado...


1) 1946 Chevy Prius Truck
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2) Vehicle makers say US fuel economy standards put a million jobs at risk
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3) What car would you CREATE?
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4) "People who do math don't have credit card debt."
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5) Doin what they say cant be done.
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6) t vago's MPGuino workspace thread, continued
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7) Warm air intake
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Started Jan 30, 2017, by Magician in Success Stories

8) Class 8 Truck modifications

11297 views ... 140 replies ... latest post
Started Jan 9, 2017, by craysus in EcoModding Central

9) Turbocharging? Vacuum? Too much thinking. Smart people unite
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Started Apr 9, 2017, by Wiegraf in EcoModding Central


10) "MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata
7751 views ... 115 replies ... latest post
Started Sep 18, 2017, by MetroMPG in EcoModding Central


11) TexasElectric - eBike build
6530 views ... 110 replies ... latest post
Started Feb 23, 2017, by TexasElectric in Alternative Transportation

12) Water injection improves MPG?
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Started Aug 4, 2017, by EcoCivic in EcoModding Central

13) Controller mods or build for E-assist altermotor

7044 views ... 108 replies ... latest post
Started Mar 18, 2017, by HaroldinCR in Fossil Fuel Free


14) Lower "forever" oil prices?
4255 views ... 107 replies ... latest post
Started Aug 4, 2017, by Frank Lee in General Efficiency Discussion


15) Age of vehicles.
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Started Aug 14, 2017, by JockoT in The Lounge


16) Vetter Fuel Challenges
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Started May 24, 2017, by gregsfc in Motorcycles / Scooters

17) The better car?
4940 views ... 94 replies ... latest post
Started Feb 6, 2017, by willie@eco in EcoModding Central


18) SuperGeek Pictures, what do you all think?
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Started Jul 6, 2017, by Alien Vehicles in EcoModding



19) AirFlow StarShip Initial Reveal
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Started Sep 21, 2017, by Shepherd777 in Aerodynamics


20) Fuel injector change for FE...
4891 views ... 66 replies ... latest post

Started Jul 17, 2017, by t vago in EcoModding Central



21) Hypermiling 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Eco to 50+
5883 views ... 91 replies ... latest post
Started May 9, 2017, by 14'ecocruze in Success Stories


22) Chili - 2000 Honda Insight Thread
4695 views ... 67 replies ... latest post

Started Apr 2, 2017, by BabyDiesel in EcoModding Central


23) My Miata - fix up & hopefully better mileage!

5729 views ... 90 replies ... latest post
Started Apr 11, 2017, by Stubby79 in Off-Topic Tech


24) Warm Air Intake With Steam
4690 views ... 82 replies ... latest post
Started Mar 19, 2017, by teoman in EcoModding Central


25) PhotoBucket rushes to help Ecomodder
5801 views ... 71 replies ... latest post

Started Jun 30, 2017, by aerohead in Forum News &

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Project MPGiata! Mods for getting 50+ MPG from a 1990 Miata
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



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