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View Poll Results: Adopt the New EPA Estimates?
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I dunno, ummm...
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03-03-2007, 08:36 PM
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Poll: Adopt the EPA's "New" FE Figures?
OK, it looks like the EPA has changed their FE estimates for many vehicles.
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For me, a considerable increase in the "Percentage FE over EPA Combined" would be realized.
Before I go updating this info in the garage, should I consider this inaccurate or accept it as the new value? For consistency, what are others doing?
Cast your vote...
RH77
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03-03-2007, 08:42 PM
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No, it will be to much confusion on this site. Some people will end up putting in new epa and some will end up putting old epa figures. I vote for keeping with the old figures.
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03-03-2007, 09:02 PM
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What do we do when they phase out the old figures, and at what point will new cars only be tested with the new method? I don't think that a sudden shift is going to be good now or later. For now, it might be good to have two fields: one for the new and one for the old. With the new figures, a higher percentage should be required for hypermiler status.
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03-04-2007, 03:06 AM
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FE nut
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Quote:
Originally Posted by repete86
With the new figures, a higher percentage should be required for hypermiler status.
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Over at cleanmpg.com they are considering the following revisions for hypermiler status:
Old New
Hypermiler 100% 125%
Expert 125% 150%
Elite 150% 175%
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03-04-2007, 10:41 AM
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diamondlarry -
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Originally Posted by diamondlarry
Over at cleanmpg.com they are considering the following revisions for hypermiler status:
Old New
Hypermiler 100% 125%
Expert 125% 150%
Elite 150% 175%
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I do like the multiple categories, but 100%?!?  !?!?! If our Hypermiler matched theirs, I would want "lower categories" to give me some goals.
There should also be a special "top ten" gold star for people that are in the top ten list. It could be in same location as the red and blue stars.
Medals and ribbons for all!!!!
CarloSW2
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03-04-2007, 11:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cfg83
There should also be a special "top ten" gold star for people that are in the top ten list. It could be in same location as the red and blue stars.
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I've always wondered, what do the blue and red stars mean anyways?
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03-04-2007, 11:16 AM
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Peakster -
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Originally Posted by Peakster
I've always wondered, what do the blue and red stars mean anyways?
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$20 contribution get's you a Red Star, $40 or $50 gets you a blue star.
CarloSW2
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03-03-2007, 09:10 PM
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A epa-like comparison is ok, it levels the playing field and potentially encourages everyone, but maybe the comparison should be based on that users previous performance, like bracket racing or a golf handicap, so that it accurately absorbs the effects of the particular vehicle and environment?
EPA is pretty arbitrary starting point for comparisons between different vehicle types, especially considering it is currently in flux.
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03-03-2007, 09:45 PM
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I say yes as there is no way to "backwards" test the new 08 vehicles to find their equivalent EPA value. Take two identical Prius for example an 03 and an 08, should the 03 get seemly better EPA figures compared to the 08?
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03-03-2007, 10:55 PM
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where do i find the new ones for my car?
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