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Old 01-17-2020, 05:43 PM   #77 (permalink)
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

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90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

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90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
This car is the quintessential high efficiency car, that is better in almost every way - than any car ever before.

This design is the confirmation of everything that we on this site, have been striving for - super high efficiency drivetrain, super low aero drag, lowest reasonable weight possible.

What's not to love?
I'm curious to know what it's better at. I don't know of a single thing yet. 3.7 kW L2 charging is what the 2011 Nissan Leaf has. 0-60 in 10 seconds is Toyota Camry territory.

The VW XL-1 has a 0.19 CD


It's better at costing more than most cars, at $135,000.

They claim a 135Wh/mile consumption, but there's zero chance they achieve that in real world conditions.

I see lots that I like in the car, such as a streamlined shape and what appears to be a very usable interior space.

What's not to love is that ridiculous solar panel attached to the car. It's like the gold chain of green-boasting. Practically worthless, but sure to draw a lot of attention.
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