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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by bfd, Sep 9, 2013.

  1. bfd

    bfd Plug-In Perpetuator

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    55.8 mpg:eek:

    Better than my Gen II, but not by much. It's been hotter than hades down here in the far southwest corner, however. But still. A 14mpg drop from the last tank?

    Time to test drive a Tesla?
     
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i thought it never got hot in diego, except when the chargers were playing?
     
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    Really?
    My best month ever was August of this year. The PIP loves hot, humid weather it seems.
    June = 101 mpg
    July = 101 mpg
    August = 113 mpg
     
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  4. Phausto

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    I'd have to second ny_rob, my experience is that A/C is much easier on the PiP's gas use than having to heat the cabin. Is there anything else about August that might have done it?
     
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  5. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Yep!
    I agree, thats what gave me some great EV trips, many 19-20 miles of all EV, most trips in a hot August! :)
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Yes! I think humid, also helps!
     
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  7. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Not sure why humidity would help. But possibly.
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    I don't really know either, sure does sound good tho! :p
     
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  9. ny_rob

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    I can't explain it either- but the PIP loves it hot- and I'm not shy about using the AC either!
    The last few days around here have been in the 70-71 deg range in the mornings. My mpg has been in the mid 90's to 101 at the end of my 28 mile morning commute.
    Today was exceptionally hot- it was already 81 deg when I left for work. At the end of my 28 mi commute this morning I was at 116 mpg on the display. That ties my all-time record for my morning commute. Like I said- the PIP loves heat!
     
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  10. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    What do you set the AC at?
     
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    74-76 deg.

    I had to edit my post above- when I went back to the PIP at lunchtime and turned it on- I was at 116mpg for this morning's commute!
     
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