Hybrids Beware? EPA Revises Mileage Standards

Shivetya writes "The federal Environmental Protection Agency announced a new system for determining the fuel economy of many cars and trucks. Hardest hit will be hybrids as all-electric driving is not considered. At the same time, many medium-duty vehicles will get rated, but not have to be published until 2011 This move to more realistic ratings will severely reduce the high numbers some cars have posted."

Finally, a new sales pitch for Hummers

[CDMA_Demo]

Chili Palmer: How many miles to the gallon to you get on those Hummers, about 12?
Dabu: Nine.

Re:Which cars are overrated?

[grommit]

You're only getting good mileage on a Hyundai because the vehicle keeps on getting lighter from parts falling off.

*used to own a Hyundai Excel and will NEVER EVER drive in a Hyundai again*

Re:Finally, a new sales pitch for Hummers

[Anonymous Coward]

If you are getting a hummer, You don't really care about MPG.

Oh we were talking about the other hummer, sorry.