Hybrids

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Rob, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. Rob

    Rob Guest

    I read somewhere that GM has the most fuel efficient engines in the world.
    Better than the Koreans, Europeans and Japanese. I don't know how this was
    arrived at but I rented a DTS Cadillac and averaged almost 30mpg on the
    hiway at around 80 mph. I also know a Corvette gets very good mileage. You
    would think that GM would continue development with their "displacement on
    Demand" or go with a new fuel instead of the Hybrid which is just a stop gap
    at best. (if its even that)

    Rob
     
    Rob, Apr 5, 2006
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  2. Rob

    Rob Guest

    Sorry guys, this was not meant for this N/G

    Rob
     
    Rob, Apr 5, 2006
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  3. Rob

    Matt Whiting Guest

    This has been my experience of late as well. I think only Toyota is
    comparable to GM with respect to engine efficiency.


    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Apr 5, 2006
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  4. Rob

    tdstr Guest

    I'm just happy I got 30 mpg at 65 mph in my Sante Fe 2.7 V6 :)
     
    tdstr, Apr 5, 2006
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  5. Rob

    hyundaitech Guest

    There's much more to it than the engines. Transmission technology and
    final drive ratios play a large role as well.

    Heck, I pulled down 28mpg in my 1990 Taurus doing 80mph. The key is to be
    light and gentle on the accelerator.
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 6, 2006
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