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Originally Posted by Ecky
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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Agreed, but somebody needs to make a new version. It's hard to even find manual cars anymore. GM needs to bring back the EV1 molds and then put manual and high efficient power plant. Maybe the first diesel electric plugin.
EDIT: I just looked up the new 2019 Honda Insight and on my table above it comes in at 72.6 MPG which is pretty solid for an otherwise normal car, basically a Prius from Honda.