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A tank --- gasp --- without hypermiling.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by AZGeek, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. AZGeek

    AZGeek Semi-informed Member

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    After having just completed a 630 mile tank with my 17's I am trying a tank without going thru too much effort for hypermiling purity. o_O I am 150 miles into the tank with 53.5 mpg on the MFD (yes, I know it's off). I've used more power mode as well. I do pay attention to trying to keep the ICE (when on) into the most efficient section of the power bar, and still do the anticipative slow-down braking. So far I have been having more of a blast zipping around and the estimated economy is much better than I expected.:)

    Not quite "drive it like you stole it" because I was passed by another Gen III on the way to work today. :p
     
    #1 AZGeek, Aug 21, 2012
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I find there is a happy medium between all out hypermiling and drive it like you stole it. :) You can get great fuel economy by simply driving like a good little citizen. LOL
     
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    That has been my experience of late. My running average on Fuelly is now 54.8Mpg!
     
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    Is my 46 mpg average because I don't have enough miles on it yet? Many people are averaging well over 50 mpg with 17's yet I can only do that if I stay in town or run 55 mpg two lane roads around here.

    Mike
     
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    Your car and tires are not really broken in yet, Mike. Plus you would have to slow down to get better fuel economy. :p
     
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    Ouch, under 55 mph on two lane roads?

    Mike
     
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    I assumed you drove faster than that. :)
     
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    Only in Michigan with the rentals [​IMG]

    Mike
     
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