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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by cycledrum, Nov 29, 2011.

  1. cycledrum

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    Only missing first minute which was very low, 2nd minute in 30's, then 40, then all EV, 75, etc ...

    Conditions
    36front/34 rear tire psi
    low 50's F outside
    dry
    near sea level
    solo driving, no cargo
    280 miles ODO, new car
    16 minute drive all paved roads
    25 MPH to 40 MPH roads
    light traffic
    8 stop lights each way, made half of them

    This car spends much more time in EV than 2nd gen car. Plug-in Prius going to be even more amazing!
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Nice work. :)

    It'll get even better if you can take it out on the highway.

    I just swapped back to my 15" tires. I drove up to Auburn from Rocklin and after a few hours drove back home to Woodland and traveling at 60mph on I80/I5 I ended the trip at 60.6mpg with 61? miles driven. Your GenIII could do even better!
     
    #2 F8L, Nov 29, 2011
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    wow that's good. I'm guessing your 60 mph helped out. I've seen 2nd & 3rd gen jump over 60 MPG after resetting tripmeter, but for me they usually settle into 50s, low 50s for 2nd, mid for 3rd gen. Higher tire pressure and lower speed would help :)
     
    #3 cycledrum, Nov 29, 2011
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    Then slow down! : p

    I'm teasing. I'm just happy to see you driving a Prius and still on the forum. :)
     
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