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World Record Fuel Efficiency

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The PAC-Car II set a new world record in fuel efficient driving during the Shell Eco-marathon in Ladoux (France) on June 26, 2005. Running on hydrogen, the PAC-Car II achieved the equivalent of 5,385 km per liter of gasoline (12,666 MPG!)

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Most Efficient EPA Certified Vehicles

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2009 Toyota Prius
2010 Toyota Prius
City 51 Hwy 48 Comb 50
Fuel Type: Gasoline

Gasoline - All Years

2000 Honda Insight
2000 Honda Insight
City 49 Hwy 61 Comb 53
Fuel Type: Gasoline

All Fuels - All Years*

2000 Nissan Altra EV
2000 Nissan Altra EV
City 117 Hwy 130 Comb 123
Fuel Type: Electricity
(kW-hrs/100 miles)
City 29 Hwy 26
*All fuel types considered. Electricity consumption is represented in miles per gasoline equivalent gallons for comparison purposes.

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