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Like Raser, GM came up with their mammoth figure by using averages, statistics, and marketing chicanery. Obviously, no internal combustion engine could possibly achieve 230 MPG—not in this century, anyway. But as everyone knows, the According to GM CEO Fritz Henderson, “many Chevy Volt drivers may be able to be in pure electric mode on a daily basis without having to use any gas.” GM defers to the U.S. Department of Transportation which claims that “nearly eight of 10 Americans commute fewer than 40 miles a day.” GM transmogrifies this trend into their ridiculous 230 MPG figure. Yet, by this logic, one could claim that the Volt gets a million MPG. The vehicle itself doesn’t get 230 MPG, or even half that. An honest estimate would include two figures—1) The Volt’s electric range (40 miles), and 2) The internal combustion engine’s MPG performance. Averaging the two, and factoring in driver habits, statistics, and fairy dust is dishonest. Note: The preceding represents the view of the editor and not necessarily ECN. |
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