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Old 06-16-2008, 06:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Prototype Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid: 88 MPG on 85% Ethanol

Well, ignoring all the rest, this sure as heck would usefully cut foreign oil dependency.
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In regards to the VOLT

With a typical annual driving pattern < totaling 11,390 miles - including three 450 mile trips and a bunch of 40 mile plus per days > and assuming you only charge <once > per overnight:
Vehicle ……………… Gallons per year
Volt ………………….. 37
Prius ………………… 228
30 MPG car ………… 380
20 MPG car ………… 570


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