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Most Miles in a PiP (tank)

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by markabele, Jun 15, 2013.

  1. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    What is the theoretical max for miles per tank? And what is the current record on here?
     
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    unlimited if you include electricity from the wall. barring that, maybe 100-1200 if you give it to wayne gerdes, or 7-800k for us humans. for the record, you probably have to go to the spreadsheet.
     
  3. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Definitely not unlimited since the ICE has to fire up every 120-something right?
     
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    good point. mmm, tough one to figure. i think it uses 2 oz. to warm up? i suppose it depends on ambient temp, but that would be 124 x 64 x 10 = ?
     
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    According to this post by usbseawolf2000, the 2 warm ups he tested used up 0.03 and 0.035 gallons.
    How much gas does it use to warm up the ICE? | PriusChat
    So, 10.6 gallon tank / 0.03 (or 0.035) gallons x 124 miles = 37,554 to 43,813 theoretical miles on one tank of gas.

    Of course, this will void your warranty because Toyota recommends filling 5.3 gallons of gas every 6 six months.
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Awesome, so that also puts our theoretical max mpg at 4133.
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    If you plug-in 6 times a day Now your at 24,075?
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Oh! I'm so confused again.:confused:
     
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    For those who can get away with EV only and just have to set a record here, one way to keep the gas fresh - start with a few ounces and add the 0.03 to 0.035 gallons for each 120 something miles of warm-up. Just don't underestimate the gasoline needs or else...
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    But then you are filling tank, or puting in gas! End of test! No?
     
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    Haha, quite right! That would be for the wrong record - would get highest mpg but a pretty lousy tank range.
     
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    you just have to plug in 15 times a day!:p
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    When do we sleep! :sleep:
     
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    while charging? cat naps. of course, with an L2, you would only have 1 1/2 hours for driving.:whistle:
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    AHHHHHH!
    Kidding aside what do you think? 4,000 to 6,000 miles before six months is up and we have to burn gas?
     
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    oh ya, you betcha!(y)
     
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    Start your drive(s) using your EBH and you can cut that fuel wasting warm up in half. ;)

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    Well I just wrecked my mpg with a 90 mile RTrip to the airport and back - was 91% EV before leaving, dropped to 89% now - but I'm now at 2,800 miles still haven't filled up.
    The Gas bars dropped so looks like half a tank and it'll be 3 months next week.
    So with no more gas guzzling longer drives I could hit 6,000 miles before the 6 months is up and have 2 gallons to go.

    btw - was driving 70mph and ended up at 54mpg in hybrid mode on way home last night
     
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    those a/p runs are killers.:mad:
     
  20. CharlesH

    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    Sorry for the dumb question, but what is "EBH"? I have a pretty good grasp of the technology, but sometimes I miss the TLAs.