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38 messages, Last post on Aug 27, 2004 at 5:34 AM
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#35 of 38 GX is cleaner than the Prius [john1701a] by gagrice
Aug 26, 2004 (9:58 pm)
Replying to: john1701a (Aug 26, 2004 1:18 pm)
The GX is a natural-gas vehicle, so it doesn't use conventional gasoline; and it makes nearly zero emissions. In highly-polluted urban areas, the exhaust coming out of the tailpipe can actually be cleaner than the air outside. So it's no surprise that the strict California Air Resources Board calls the GX an Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV). The American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy even ranks the Civic GX above some electric vehicles on its list of The Greenest Vehicles of 2003.* With the GX, you can tap into North America's abundant fuel supply to power the car. So you'll save money, and we'll all be less dependent on foreign oil. It's a tangible, effective way to help protect the environment for generations to come. *The Civic GX placed second, behind only the Honda Insight.
http://www.hondacars.com/models/environment.asp?ModelName=Civic+G- X
#36 of 38 Re: [john1701a] by xcel
Aug 27, 2004 (1:20 am)
Replying to: john1701a (Aug 26, 2004 1:05 pm)
Hi John: Rather than comparing similiar driving types, that comment compares highway-only data to mixed driving... which is not objective.
___A Prius II’s strengths up against the Corolla’s strengths I would say
Also note that the Prius MPG quote is incorrect, it is off by over 5 MPG when you take into account the remaining summer months, the fact that E10 used for fuel instead of 100% gas, the fact that high-traction tires rather than the standard ones, and the fact that the new tires required break-in too. Ignoring all that is not objective.
___Not only is your lmpg just 49 mpg and mine is over 45 when I drive but I use E10 here and have posted my tank over tanks from that same winter period to today as well?
___Ignoring your changed tires? So what. The Corolla has more rubber on the road right off the dealers lot given the tire width and is less affected by side winds. How about the advantage in aerodynamics? Can you say .29 vs. .26 Cd?
Clearly, a constructive discussion is not possible.
___When you continue to post falsehoods, you do indeed have nothing constructive to add …
___Wayne R. Gerdes
#37 of 38 Corolla Milage by falconone
Aug 27, 2004 (4:45 am)
WOW 45????? My neigbor barely gets 29 overall in his 2003! And he drives conservatively. What's your secret?#38 of 38 by Kirstie@Edmunds HOST
Aug 27, 2004 (5:34 am)
OK, this discussion has begun to duplicate other (hostile) arguments in existing discussions. I'm closing this topic for now. As you move on to other topics, please take note of the tone of your posts, and stay away from personal attacks and accusations.kirstie_h
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