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Hypermiling Classes?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by bordeaaj, May 14, 2014.

  1. bordeaaj

    bordeaaj Junior Member

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    I've been driving a 2006 Prius in the Portland, OR area for a few years and do okay with mileage averaging in the mid to high 50s in the summer and about 50 in the winter even though I live in a semi-hilly area. I have been a PriusChat member for several years, have read through many of the hypermiling posts, viewed several videos, use a ScanGauage II and so I am familiar with many of the tips and tricks. However, I am interested in learning hypermiling technique at a class or Prius meet-up or something similar in order to get in-person demonstrations, feedback, etc from someone who knows what they are doing. Does anyone know of such an opportunity to learn hypermiling within driving distance of the Portland, OR area? Thanks a bunch!
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    #1 bordeaaj, May 14, 2014
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    #2 tanglefoot, May 15, 2014
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  3. bisco

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    is there a prius club there? sometimes dealers will host events. marlboro toyota hosted an event and brought in wayne gerdes.
     
    #3 bisco, May 15, 2014
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    I think Wayne Gerdes is the best in this one, followed by the guy in the video above that is running the Prius with the Trek stuff on it. My mind is drawing a blank on his screen name. He shows off his Prius at car shows and has a lot of trophys...

    Ron
     
    #4 dorunron, May 16, 2014
  5. bordeaaj

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    Thanks guys! I'll check those videos out and call my local Toyota dealer to see if there are any Prius clubs they are aware of. I sure appreciate the input! :)
     
    #5 bordeaaj, May 16, 2014
  6. bordeaaj

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    Thanks guys! I'll check those videos out and call my local Toyota dealer to see if there are any Prius clubs they are aware of. I sure appreciate the input! :)
     
    #6 bordeaaj, May 16, 2014
  7. bisco

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    you may want to post a thread on priuschat asking if there is a club. not sure which forum it belongs in, but i have seen others do it.
     
    #7 bisco, May 16, 2014
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    Ask also at CleanMPG.com, Wayne's home website. There are good tutorials there too, some specific to Prius or Honda, others more general to all cars.
     
    #8 fuzzy1, May 16, 2014
  9. bordeaaj

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    Thanks bisco and fuzzy1, I will definitely take your advice!
     
    #9 bordeaaj, May 20, 2014
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