97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100!

JimboK · 06-11-2009, 07:47 AM

Or 95.5 MPG, depending on whether you believe CAN-View or ScanGauge:

Here's the route. I'm helped by light traffic at 6:30 a.m, a ~140' elevation drop, and of course, warm weather. Afternoon commutes don't come close to this -- more like 70-75 MPG.

This is to a temporary work location I've been assigned to for the last 3 months. The assignment is over at the end of this month and I'm back to my normal office, with a somewhat less hypermiling-friendly route. Assuming the weather warms a bit more over the next couple of weeks and as school buses and other school-related traffic disappear, I'm hopeful for a 100 MPG commute before I move back "home."

qbee42 · 06-11-2009, 09:12 AM

I couldn't do that if my commute were straight downhill. Nice work!

Tom

bestmapman · 06-11-2009, 10:35 AM

Nice Jim. It will be interesting to see your tank final figures.

Flying White Dutchman · 06-11-2009, 10:42 AM

nice

JimboK · 06-11-2009, 10:46 AM

Thanks, guys.

Jud, the tank currently sits at about 74 MPG. I had a 100 mile freeway trip (unsuitable for SHM) a couple of weeks ago and some necessary short-hop trips on a heavily traveled commercial route. Both put dents in the tank number.

I'm at 3 pips now so I'll be refueling in a few days. My goal is to hit 80 for a tank sometime this summer, though I'm not sure it will be the next one. I have another road trip or two to make before the end of the month.

usbseawolf2000 · 06-11-2009, 10:49 AM

Evan has a competitor!

hill · 06-11-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usbseawolf2000

Evan has a competitor!

Way cool ... yep ... there's always someone out there with a biger/faster six shooter just wait'n to take you out

Now where's the nay sayers? "BAAH ... better to get 25% better mpg on a 10mpg guzzler, than 3% on 100mpg"

(shaking head)

You guys are making my all time best tank of 71.6mpg look like poo.

PaulHS · 06-11-2009, 02:12 PM

JimboK, how DO you DO it???

With a nod to Tom, (qbee42) I couldn't do it if my commute was straight downhill both ways!

JimboK · 06-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Paul, several things:

Extensive use of pulse and glide.
Selecting routes favorable for P&G.
Learning and exploiting the timing of the lights.
Gentle acceleration during pulses.
Keeping speed as low as traffic tolerates.
Judicious use of EV mode as described here, paying close attention to ...
Careful battery management, i.e., generally keeping state of charge above 55%.
Getting up a few minutes earlier than necessary when traffic is lighter.
Engine block heater.

I neglected to mention in my original post that this route has 12 lights and 6 stop signs.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 06-11-2009, 05:34 PM

Jimbo, I'm truly impressed.

You should file a lawsuit with Toyota claiming that their advertised mileage is nowhere near what you see in your real-world driving.

06-11-2009, 07:47 AM	#1
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! Or 95.5 MPG, depending on whether you believe CAN-View or ScanGauge: Here's the route. I'm helped by light traffic at 6:30 a.m, a ~140' elevation drop, and of course, warm weather. Afternoon commutes don't come close to this -- more like 70-75 MPG. This is to a temporary work location I've been assigned to for the last 3 months. The assignment is over at the end of this month and I'm back to my normal office, with a somewhat less hypermiling-friendly route. Assuming the weather warms a bit more over the next couple of weeks and as school buses and other school-related traffic disappear, I'm hopeful for a 100 MPG commute before I move back "home." __________________ Jim Click here for car details.

06-11-2009, 09:12 AM	#2
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,477 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 95 Thanked 387 Times in 289 Posts Friends: 10	Re: 97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! I couldn't do that if my commute were straight downhill. Nice work! Tom

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bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 989 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts Friends: 6	Re: 97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! Nice Jim. It will be interesting to see your tank final figures.

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06-11-2009, 10:46 AM	#5
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	Re: 97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! Thanks, guys. Jud, the tank currently sits at about 74 MPG. I had a 100 mile freeway trip (unsuitable for SHM) a couple of weeks ago and some necessary short-hop trips on a heavily traveled commercial route. Both put dents in the tank number. I'm at 3 pips now so I'll be refueling in a few days. My goal is to hit 80 for a tank sometime this summer, though I'm not sure it will be the next one. I have another road trip or two to make before the end of the month.

06-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#6
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 106 Thanked 178 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 59	Re: 97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! Evan has a competitor!

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PaulHS Prius named PHriuS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 141 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! JimboK, how DO you DO it??? With a nod to Tom, (qbee42) I couldn't do it if my commute was straight downhill both ways!

06-11-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	Re: 97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! Paul, several things: Extensive use of pulse and glide. Selecting routes favorable for P&G. Learning and exploiting the timing of the lights. Gentle acceleration during pulses. Keeping speed as low as traffic tolerates. Judicious use of EV mode as described here, paying close attention to ... Careful battery management, i.e., generally keeping state of charge above 55%. Getting up a few minutes earlier than necessary when traffic is lighter. Engine block heater. I neglected to mention in my original post that this route has 12 lights and 6 stop signs.

06-11-2009, 05:34 PM	#10
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,498 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 165 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 23	Re: 97 MPG commute ... aiming for 100! Jimbo, I'm truly impressed. You should file a lawsuit with Toyota claiming that their advertised mileage is nowhere near what you see in your real-world driving.

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