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How much does the so called "fake drag" impact fuel economy?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by briank101, Apr 30, 2014.

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  1. 70AARCUDA

    70AARCUDA Active Member

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    The idea of "gliding" is to maximize DISTANCE covered using the minimum ENERGY, be that gasoline, electrical, or inertia ENERGY.
     
    #21 70AARCUDA, May 6, 2014
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    On 60 deg F days, on my 22 miles stop and go commute (avg 25 mph) I get about 60 mpg when I utilize gliding and 54 mpg when purposely coasting with foot off. I seldom do the latter but I did it to see the difference. It's a safety issue for me having to keep looking at the HSI to glide. I also will use N if I can but that's not always a good option if I am above 42 mph and want to glide. Engine will then stay on as I go below 42 mph. N retains engine on/off state at the initiation of the glide AFAIK.
     
    #22 briank101, May 8, 2014
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