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Electric pulse and glide

Discussion in 'Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range' started by Prime8, Apr 6, 2017.

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  1. Prime8

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    After 3.5k mi I have found the best technique for me. I am getting 76 - 79 mpg drafting semi's traveling at 62 mph. I have observed the Prius in hybrid mode, running the engine until my electric range increases by 1 mi, then it switches to ev. until the electric range falls by about 1 mile. It appears to be an automatic electric pulse and glide.

    I found that I am comfortable with the cruise following distance at 1 bar at 62 mph.

    Total trip distances are 360-400 miles straight, they include 1/2 straight flat freeway, and 1/2 mountain driving. Start with a full charge, end with no ev left.

    76.1 mpg southbound, 79.1 northbound.
     
    #1 Prime8, Apr 6, 2017
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  2. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    I've seen reports that this is how Hyundai/Kia hybrids, no plug, behave. They do use a larger battery than the Prius.
     
    #2 Trollbait, Apr 7, 2017
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    One bar of the DRCC is about 0.5 second following distance. I don't know why Toyota even offers the option.
     
    #3 EV-ish, Apr 7, 2017
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    That isn't even close to legal, let alone safe.

    The legal minimum in my state is written in terms of distance vs speed, but translates to 1.36 seconds.
     
    #4 fuzzy1, Apr 7, 2017
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  5. Andyprius1

    Andyprius1 Senior Member

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    I keep mine at 3 bars and often have to slow down for incoming or pile-up traffic. But even tho the car must build up speed again and probably cost me (a bit) 12.5 cents, I have this overwhelming sense of ultra safety.
    Traveling at 65mph now and Lifetimes gone from 124mpg to 121mpg. I’ll take that hit.
     
    #5 Andyprius1, Apr 21, 2018
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