Fuel-saving gasoline-electric hybrid cars don't save as much fuel as previously thought, according to new government fuel-economy ratings available to the public for the first time. The new ratings go into effect beginning with 2008 models, a few of which will soon be on sale. But now it's possible to tell what rating 2007 and older models would get using the '08 standards. ( USAToday)
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Hybrid Cars Need A Tune Up
Category: Transportation
Posted on: February 23, 2007 12:08 PM, by EJGili
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Funny how they focus on the hybrids, when all cars' efficiencies are decreasing under the new ratings. Not by as much, I'll admit, but most are down by 8-10%.
Posted by: Nicole | February 23, 2007 02:17 PM