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Featured Stock Toyota Prius Breaks MPG Record for Cross-Country Drive

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Prim.e.xample, Sep 12, 2024.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Curious, no mention of my single tank stunt in a 2010 Prius:
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    • Included my work commute over a three week period.
    • Included errands "doing laps" taking with the dogs.
    Back then, I was interested in Prius efficiency:
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    I was also paying for gasoline.

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    Wayne says he uses 55–60 psi in his tires. At low speeds, the rolling resistance is the dominating force; so, that would help a lot to get a higher mpg.

    https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/wayne-gerdes-founder-of-hypermiling-started-with-a-honda-accord.352787/

    I increased my tire pressure from 32 psi to 43 psi today, and my 57-mph-commute mpg went up from 73 mpg to 78 mpg (real numbers).

    I get 120+ mpg (real number) in freeway stop-and-go driving.

    So, 93 mpg for low-speed hypermiling is really, really bad in my standards, especially if I put 51 psi in my tires (I don’t). I would think there was something wrong with my engine if I didn't get over 100 mpg. LOL