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Old 07-21-2021, 12:09 PM   #30 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i
90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base
90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

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

Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD

Pacifica Hybrid - '21 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
90 day: 43.3 mpg (US)
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Perhaps VW was onto something with the intelligence they programmed into the vehicle to pass the test and adjust the operating parameters.

Maybe vehicles should have variable tuning that relies on GPS to determine where running dirtier but more fuel efficient is fine, and where tighter emissions tolerances are needed.
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