Lots of advertisements will tout “real world” fuel economy increases and testing procedures in an attempt to make their product look more desirable. Surely, if you wanted to buy something to increase fuel economy, testing that proves it actually does would be good, right? And what’s more conclusive than someone actually taking the thing you [...]
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One Big Reason Not to Trust “Real World” Fuel Economy Testing
August 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
Amazing 110 mpg Mustang Runs on Hot Air and Cattle Manure
July 6th, 2008 · 53 Comments
Recently the BS-o-meter of many forum members was tripped by a guy claiming to get 110 mpg out of his 1987 Ford Mustang. Though the claim seems a little ridiculous, and I think most people would be quick to dismiss it, the fact that it’s getting some media attention warrants a debunking.
The first thing [...]