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Subject:Re: EV fuel econ. Q
From:Jeff DeLeeuw
Date:Wed, 22 Jan 1997 22:15:00 -0800

I get @ 20mpg. That represents a mix of city and highway driving. I have a
manual transmission 5 speed, and yes, I'm happy with the power--particularly
the high torque characteristics of the engine.

At 11:29 PM 1/21/97 -0600, you wrote:
>
>For those of you with Eurovans in the US, what kind of fuel
>economy do you get city/highway?  Is yours manual or auto tranny?
>Also, what is the cruise range?  Are you happy with the power?
>
>Thanks,
>
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