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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Autoweek Bluetec Review

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...IEWS/120429830

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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Thanks , let's see what are their thoughts on this brilliant wagen I mean machine
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Thank you for the article on BlueTec. We all know we can get better mileage than reported there. I really do get 40 mileage to a gallon on highway with 2 persons aboard. It has been for 4 months since I bought the car but I tell you that I the love car for how nicely it drives. I am glad I bought the BlueTec.

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Great article. I love the 777 analogy.
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Awesome article. I especially like the final comments regarding why some mfgs are wedded to the idea of hybrid electric concepts. Especially when clean diesel technology is here, available, affordable, and it works damn well.
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I am achieving around 40mpg on all fwy in my BTC....who needs hybrid!?
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