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best performance so far: How does this compare to y'all?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by WesleyRiccipio, Aug 24, 2022.

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  1. WesleyRiccipio

    WesleyRiccipio Junior Member

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    So you get a charge from solar for your prime and don't drain the EV battery and you barely use gas at all. got it. so cool
     
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    I think all of that. To get that sort of mpg you're constantly doing tricky stuff. Easier, and less obtrusive, there's lots you can do:

    1. Don't speed.
    2. Keep a generous following distance, and try to coast through it when there's slow downs.
    3. Consolidate trips (avoid short trips as much as possible).

    Lots more.
     
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    The high figures are also on naturally slow routes, generally not having normal highway speeds. I believe that many of the high Japanese figures come from drivers having very MPG-friendly commutes, quite different from typical American commutes.
     
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    47C83450-A550-46DF-AF31-BA58DAA22CE5.png 93120152-C2B3-427D-833B-300D6E452516.jpeg Gotcha.

    well here are my 235 tires

    and also a Dr. Prius battery test. Somehow I got 54mpg with a battery that needs replaced. My car can’t be special I wonder what it was.

    did any of you ever trade in your gen 3 for a prime? I would like to do that in a few years ideally. The lesser impact potential is amazing uoi
     
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    4. Drive downhill only!!!
     
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    Wesly, the computer in the car measures fuel mileage a little optimistically. Mine often shows 50 mpg when I fuel up and check it, it was actually 47 mpg. Don't trust the computer.
    We went on a 2500 miles round trip and got 47 mpg avg.
    Now, after a new hybrid battery I am getting 50 to 52 mpg. I think if you're not getting at least 46 to 48 around town, you should have things checked.
    And watch a video about pulse and glide driving, Toyota recommends it and so do I.
     
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    I never drive up hill, only downhill. If I come across one that looks like it might be
    up hill, I turn around and drive backward, so it's downhill.

     
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