37 MPH stealth mode and 49.4 Avg.

cycledrum · 08-19-2009, 12:17 AM

I went about 8 miles on the freeway to the store. On way home, went over 2 overpasses. After the 2nd overpass, I got 'er into stealth mode (all battery, no gas!) at 37 MPH. I caught 3 green lights and was able to maintain constant speed. My estimate is I went about 1 mile at 37 MPH on all battery. That was a nice boost to my evening.

When I turned into the housing tract, I went really light on the pedal. Made it 1/4 mile, turned onto my street and into the garage, no gas.

Pretty cool!

Guess I'd be happy with a Tesla Roadster ... I prefer electric over gas.

Oh, MFD at 49.4 MPG average and 300 miles into this tank. I've had a lot of short trips to the grocery store on this tank.

spitinuri · 08-19-2009, 08:02 AM

I've been able to go about 1.5-2 miles in stealth (without EV). With a flat or slightly downhill grade it can be done. Congratulations!

sorka · 08-20-2009, 12:25 AM

I ran out of gas on the freeway at 75 MPH with 9 green bars. The next off ramp was one of those that splits off the freeway and goes for another mile before coming to a 4 way light. I went about 2 miles in total on ev and pulled into the station with 4 bars left.

Shawn Clark · 08-20-2009, 12:26 AM

I used to have a flat stretch with a bunch of curves that was 1.4 miles long that I could do all in EV/glide without any ICE interference. This was from a standing stop. Construction has eliminated the path now. Before the construction the stretch was 1.1 miles--the 1.4 was part of a bumpy detour in the interim stages. I was only using about two bars for the 1.1 mile variant.

Muhahahahaz · 08-28-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sorka

I ran out of gas on the freeway at 75 MPH with 9 green bars. The next off ramp was one of those that splits off the freeway and goes for another mile before coming to a 4 way light. I went about 2 miles in total on ev and pulled into the station with 4 bars left.

That's amazing considering that there are only EIGHT bars...

Sandy · 08-28-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Muhahahahaz

That's amazing considering that there are only EIGHT bars...

10 bars.......

hill · 09-07-2009, 02:34 PM

but who's counting

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qmtran · 09-07-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cycledrum

I went about 8 miles on the freeway to the store. On way home, went over 2 overpasses. After the 2nd overpass, I got 'er into stealth mode (all battery, no gas!) at 37 MPH. I caught 3 green lights and was able to maintain constant speed. My estimate is I went about 1 mile at 37 MPH on all battery. That was a nice boost to my evening.

When I turned into the housing tract, I went really light on the pedal. Made it 1/4 mile, turned onto my street and into the garage, no gas.

Pretty cool!

Guess I'd be happy with a Tesla Roadster ... I prefer electric over gas.

Oh, MFD at 49.4 MPG average and 300 miles into this tank. I've had a lot of short trips to the grocery store on this tank.

I'm confused... the tank on our car is 10 gallons right? if you get 300 miles, shouldn't you be averaging 30mpg?

Danny Hamilton · 09-07-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by qmtran

I'm confused... the tank on our car is 10 gallons right? if you get 300 miles, shouldn't you be averaging 30mpg?

Sure, if the tank was dry right now (and filled completely with 10 gallons at the last fill). Cycledrum hasn't given any indication that the car is out of gas though. If there are still 5 gallons left in the tank right now, and during the last fill cycledrum only filled it to 9.5 gallons or so, then the average would be 66.67mpg. As it is, it sounds like cycle drum has used approximately 6.07 gallons of the current tank so far.

Muhahahahaz · 09-08-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy

10 bars.......

You're going to make me go out to my car and check... aren't you?

Yep, there are exactly 8 bars on a 2007 Prius. I suggest that you actually try counting them.

08-19-2009, 12:17 AM	#1
cycledrum Prius Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 1,421 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 27 Thanked 42 Times in 31 Posts Friends: 4	37 MPH stealth mode and 49.4 Avg. I went about 8 miles on the freeway to the store. On way home, went over 2 overpasses. After the 2nd overpass, I got 'er into stealth mode (all battery, no gas!) at 37 MPH. I caught 3 green lights and was able to maintain constant speed. My estimate is I went about 1 mile at 37 MPH on all battery. That was a nice boost to my evening. When I turned into the housing tract, I went really light on the pedal. Made it 1/4 mile, turned onto my street and into the garage, no gas. Pretty cool! Guess I'd be happy with a Tesla Roadster ... I prefer electric over gas. Oh, MFD at 49.4 MPG average and 300 miles into this tank. I've had a lot of short trips to the grocery store on this tank. __________________ Brett 09 Spectra Blue Mica Package #5 : 06 Prius driver's seat - remounted 2 5/8" back, 7/8" foam added in headrest covers, inverted auto-dimming rearview mirror Last edited by cycledrum; 08-20-2009 at 02:00 AM.

08-19-2009, 08:02 AM	#2
spitinuri Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 271 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 2	Re: 37 MPH stealth mode and 49.4 Avg. I've been able to go about 1.5-2 miles in stealth (without EV). With a flat or slightly downhill grade it can be done. Congratulations!

08-20-2009, 12:25 AM	#3
sorka Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 512 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 2	Re: 37 MPH stealth mode and 49.4 Avg. I ran out of gas on the freeway at 75 MPH with 9 green bars. The next off ramp was one of those that splits off the freeway and goes for another mile before coming to a 4 way light. I went about 2 miles in total on ev and pulled into the station with 4 bars left.

08-20-2009, 12:26 AM	#4
Shawn Clark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,071 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 112 Thanked 103 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 37 MPH stealth mode and 49.4 Avg. I used to have a flat stretch with a bunch of curves that was 1.4 miles long that I could do all in EV/glide without any ICE interference. This was from a standing stop. Construction has eliminated the path now. Before the construction the stretch was 1.1 miles--the 1.4 was part of a bumpy detour in the interim stages. I was only using about two bars for the 1.1 mile variant.

09-07-2009, 02:34 PM	#7
hill High Fiber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South OC So Cal & the Flathead Valley MT Posts: 3,873 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 15 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts Friends: 12	Re: 37 MPH stealth mode and 49.4 Avg. but who's counting .

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