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darren

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Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 14, 2010

http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/14/report-epa-kills-chevy-volts-230-mpg-rating/

The EPA isn't going to allow the volt to be rated at 230 mpg and will now start working on a new rating system for electric vehicles.

Stefan2006

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#2 • Jul 15, 2010

Good that's dead. It never made any sense. At least it'll shut up the plug in priuses with 250 mpg.

5point

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#3 • Jul 18, 2010

Dollars per mile.

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