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First Day, 32 Miles at 70.9 MPG

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by krisirk, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. krisirk

    krisirk Junior Member

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    I purchased my 2010 Prius IV today and went for about an hour long drive around the Fargo-Moorhead area this evening to get familiar with driving it. I was pretty impressed, especially when I'd get the battery charged up and go for what seemed like miles with the ICE off at 30-40 MPH.
    Totals for the drive were 32 miles and 70.9 MPG. I'll take that for mostly around town driving!

    Kris
     
    #1 krisirk, Jun 20, 2009
  2. Glider

    Glider New Member

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    That was great for a first day (or, for that matter, for any day!)

    I wish we had some REALLY flat terrain around here, since hills, even mild ones, seem to hurt the MPGs. I do a lot of gliding downhill, but have not attempted the "pulse and glide" technique, maybe because it seems to violate energy conservation because of frictional effects. I know a lot of people wear by it.

    My best day (in the month I've had my Gen 3 Mod III) was 82.1 MPG over 10.4 miles.

    Good luck with your new toy (ota)!
     
    #2 Glider, Jul 22, 2009
  3. taftjr

    taftjr New Member

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    That is excellent! Keep it up!
     
    #3 taftjr, Jul 22, 2009
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