The drop in weight(mass) translates to using less fuel during acceleration if all things are equal - but the biggest loss in energy for a vehicle going under 40 mph is in braking (the loss of momentum when you have to stop) - which is why Driving Without Brakes (DWL) is the most powerful hypermiling tool other than keeping the speed under 40 mph.... Regenerative braking can only go sofar with recapturing the kinetic energy during braking.
Here it is: Check out those avg MPH! I think I could have squeezed 600 miles out of this tank but I was almost home, finally hit 500 and decided to fill up, still had 1 bar left and it wasn't blinking. vehicle: 2010 Toyota Prius V description of driving: 95% Highway, keep it under 70mph as much as I can. Probably spend 25-35% of the time behind a semi truck. Date driven: Nov 8-9th Tires: Stock Toyo 215/45/17 inflated to factory settings. I have never even checked, whatever they put in at my last tire rotation. distance = 502.7 miles est. MPG = 58.9 mpg est. Avg speed = 51 mph gasoline used = 8.951 gallons 10% ethanol 87 oct computed MPG = 56.2 mpg Miles To Empty (MTE) =37 miles
I did a back calculation of the 10x displayed rule (assuming at 589 miles you would have used 10.5 gallons) and came up with an average of 56.1 mpg and that you would have filled up with 8.96 gallons. And I see it was very close to your actual fill up volume and mpgs. Thanks Vas25tl!
This was my first tank and was 80 percent city driving with much p&g. I'm on original equipment 15-inch tires and wheels. This hypermiling is addictive.
How many times have you looked into your rear view mirror hoping there was nobody behind you when either accelerating or slowing down?
How about like, constantly? I'll change lanes to an empty lane (empty behind me) so that it is not too much trouble for the person to get by me.
Finally had the confidence to go past 700 miles : ) 1,175.8 km @ 43 liters ~ 3.66 liter/100km 730.61 mi @ 11.36 gallons ~ 64.31 mpg Wasn’t able to take a photo of the SOC but I’m sure it wasn’t below 50% on the SGII. Probably around 54% based on my observations whenever I pass by the same area everyday. My techniques involve usual P&G. Pulse @ 40-50% throttle on the first 5 or so seconds then slowly feather the throttle down while making sure I’m still accelerating. Once I reach my desired speed, I go stealth to bleed off speed or keep the speed with a bit of battery assist depending on the terrain or SOC. I make sure the HV battery never goes below 50% during my glides. Going uphills I gain momentum before approaching the climb, and bleed off speed slowly with careful throttle plays. This fill-up was early evening spring time but temp was a bit cooler than usual. Tires are of an unknown brand named Forceum D850 205/50/16 91W. Non-LRRs I’m sure as it’s quite grippy, which I like. I swear by its toughness first and foremost. Already had two curb gashes on separate occasions which damaged my wheels. The extra thick ribbing on the sidewall helped cushion the blow and protected the tire itself. If I had a different tire on it would probably have been in recycling by now. Wheels are 16x7 Volk TE37s. Tire pressures are 42-40 (front-rear) cold and would climb up to 46-44 on a warm day on the road. Sometimes 47 which set the alarm off on my TPMS.
Finally had the confidence to go past 700 miles : ) 1,175.8 km @ 43 liters ~ 3.66 liter/100km 730.61 mi @ 11.36 gallons ~ 64.31 mpg Wasn’t able to take a photo of the SOC but I’m sure it wasn’t below 50% on the SGII. Probably around 54% based on my observations whenever I pass by the same area everyday. My techniques involve usual P&G. Pulse @ 40-50% throttle on the first 5 or so seconds then slowly feather the throttle down while making sure I’m still accelerating. Once I reach my desired speed, I go stealth to bleed off speed or keep the speed with a bit of battery assist depending on the terrain or SOC. I make sure the HV battery never goes below 50% during my glides. Going uphills I gain momentum before approaching the climb, and bleed off speed slowly with careful throttle plays. This fill-up was early evening spring time but temp was a bit cooler than usual. Tires are of an unknown brand named Forceum D850 205/50/16 91W. Non-LRRs I’m sure as it’s quite grippy, which I like. I swear by its toughness first and foremost. Already had two curb gashes on separate occasions which damaged my wheels. The extra thick ribbing on the sidewall helped cushion the blow and protected the tire itself. If I had a different tire on it would probably have been in recycling by now. Wheels are 16x7 Volk TE37s. Tire pressures are 42-40 (front-rear) cold and would climb up to 46-44 on a warm day on the road. Sometimes 47 which sent the set alarm off on my TPMS. View attachment 43940
F8L when is my run going on the list you never added me. going to have to add me to the 700 list next too
