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Old 12-20-2018, 09:48 AM   #13 (permalink)
Ecky
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ND Miata - '15 Mazda MX-5 Special Package
90 day: 39.72 mpg (US)

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Physics pretty much dictates the G1 Insight will win unless you can get ahold of a VW XL1 or ride a fared motorcycle. 1850lbs, 0.25cd from the factory, small frontal area, and a 40% thermally efficient engine from the factory. Diesel has more energy per gallon but is often also correspondingly more expensive. Electricity prices vary making cost per mile a wash in some areas and BEVs have much higher upfront costs.

G1 isn't necessarily the right car for everyone but I like mine.
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