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Originally Posted by Taylor95
I'm not sure. A lot of other Jeep owners have done the TDI conversion, but they report mpg to be in the 30s. However, none of the builds were eco minded and the ZJ is already a lot more aerodynamic than other Jeeps.
I found a company that makes hybrid kits for nonhybrid cars. If I could get that, then I think 50 mpg should be easy.
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50mpg! That depends on where and how you drive.
Aero isn't as important in city streets, where a hybrid design could help significantly.
On the freeway or highway a hybrid isn't going to help. Actually it could make mileage worse. But more aero would improve highway fuel mileage.
Obviously having both a hybrid and better aero would help get you the best of both worlds. Aero is the combination of frontal area (how tall and wide) and the shape (and speed, technically).