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Originally Posted by The Beastmaster
The EPA has a new methodology for determining the mpg averages as the old method was based on driving situations in the 60s or 70s. With so much more traffic, it was found that most EPA estimates were grossly optimistic. The new methodology is supposed to go into effect for 2008 mpg estimates, and mpg is expected to drop significantly.
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beastmaster, thanks for the info. however, even based on the new epa methodology, i'm still below what is "expected" (old methodology 23/32 and 26 combined, whereas the new methodology indicates 20/29 and 23 combined). i'm averaging less than 18.5 on mixed driving and i exercise a considerable amount of self control (don't rev high). in fact, i might be averaging less than some 3.4 guys.