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Road Trip report

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Kimoy, Jul 9, 2010.

  1. Kimoy

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    I just got back from my road trip to type, GA then to Huntsville, AL then back to Chicago. The trip was a little over 2000 miles with a lot of uphill with some are rated at 8 percent grade. My average speed was 75mph and I was going anywhere from 60 to 85 but at 80-85 75 percent of the time. I was driving faster than the normal speed limit. I averaged 46 mpg the whole trip. And filled up 5 times and have half a tank left when I got home.
    Overall it was a great trip the ride was comfortable. There was me the wife and three kids with all our luggage in the back and still was able to close the cargo cover.
     
    #1 Kimoy, Jul 9, 2010
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    And I forgot to mention that the A/C was on auto all the time and was set at 72 with temps at 85-100 with times at over 100. Travel time onthe road was 75 percent at night.
     
    #2 Kimoy, Jul 9, 2010
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    Thanks for the informative report. Sure beats gassing up a Hummer, eh? I just returned from a 3850 mile round trip from SAN to the Dakotas with my 2006 Prius. Fuel consumption (based upon actual fill-up records) was 49.5mpg. The car was heavily loaded with "stuff". It was a flawless performance by the Prius; and, I did not capture any pheasants with my grille this time. But, I did crack the windshield near Rock Springs, WY. (DAMN Oil Service Truck shedding gravel!) Oh well....:)
     
    #3 derkraut, Jul 9, 2010
  4. bwilson4web

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    Next time you're in Huntsville, send me a PM 'shout out' and we'll share some Prius technology.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #4 bwilson4web, Jul 10, 2010
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