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What is the fuel consumption of the Gen 3 when the ICE idles?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by pakitt, Jan 23, 2010.

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  1. odaigle

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    But in this case, we know that the right answer asymptotically points towards zero... if you happen to move by 1nm at the red light, while the engine is stopped, you get a determinate value.
     
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    If I move 1nm per hour, what kind of FE should I expect to get? :madgrin:
     
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    Never heard of the nMPG spec?
     
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    Likewise, if the engine kicked on for even 1 ms while standing still you have a determinate value in the other direction.

    From the standpoint of conventional usage, I would consider 0 mpg the correct value for standing still while not burning fuel.

    Tom
     
    #24 qbee42, Feb 1, 2010
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    That would depend on how loud you set the radio.:rockon:
     
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