Chevrolet Gas Mileage claim?
Chevrolet Gas Mileage claim?
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Have you seen the TV ad by Chevrolet that says "9 out of 10 models that we sell get 30 mpg on the highway or better"?
I don't see how that they can say this and what statistics are they using to make the statement? I realize that this is not much of an engineering question but I was just curious how they can sell huge amounts of Chevy trucks at 19 mpg and claim 30 mpg.
I don't see how that they can say this and what statistics are they using to make the statement? I realize that this is not much of an engineering question but I was just curious how they can sell huge amounts of Chevy trucks at 19 mpg and claim 30 mpg.
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RE: Chevrolet Gas Mileage claim?
Things they might be doing is using highway rather than total, (I doubt it), or they might be counting 'models' in arather curious fashion, or, heaven forbid, they might even be telling the truth.
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Greg Locock
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RE: Chevrolet Gas Mileage claim?
"Highway" mileage is achievable, on the interstate.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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