"RogerN" on Wed, 19 May 2010 05:46:14 -0500 typed
in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:

"pyotr filipivich" wrote in message
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"RogerN" on Sat, 15 May 2010 17:23:48 -0500 typed
in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
Do you think it would be difficult to get better than 20mpg from a Ford
Ranger (or other small truck) with descent performance? Would it be best
to
use something like a brushless servo motor or an AC motor with a VFD and
enough batteries in series to get the desired DC bus voltage? I'm not
sure
why a Ford Mustang claims 31mpg with a 6 cyl but a Ranger gets ~20mpg
either.

It could be engine displacement, it could be power to mass ratios.

I get 29 mpg with a Mazdaranger - but it is also 4 cylinder and
Electronic Fuel injection.

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pyotr filipivich
We will drink no whiskey before its nine.
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Is that a B2300 or Ranger w/2.3L engine? I've heard they get more power
from the 2.3L than the 2.5L, wasn't sure what one gets best mileage.

B2500 - so I'm guessing it is the 2.5l

It will do 70, but it sucks down the gas. I figure sixty five is
good enough for my purposes.

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pyotr filipivich
We will drink no whiskey before its nine.
It's eight fifty eight. Close enough!