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most efficient speed ? Prius C

Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by Stevie, Jun 4, 2013.

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  1. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    I think the Eco Bar helped me out much more than the Score ever did...


    I've seen the links. Seems easy enough for both mods... just haven't had the money yet... just bought that fancy rear spoiler after all. :) I figured I'd do both at the same time.

    I agree that the 4 should have the auto's, but that it should also have a rear camera... not sure why that wasn't an option.
     
    #41 ztanos, Jul 12, 2013
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    Please be aware that the eco score is calculated ONLY from the time the car accelerates from a COMPLETE stop until the car stops COMPLETELY the next time. That's it! You may drive 500 miles and get over 100 miles a gallon and still show a lousy eco score because it has recorded a distance of 50 feet between the two last COMPLETE stops. After playing with it to see what it likes for starting off (very light pressure on the accelerator, preferably battery only) cruising ( very gradual accelerations, lots of gliding and coasting) and stopping ( again a glide or coast with a delicate pressure on the brake until the complete stop) I have paid scant attention to the eco score. It's simply not that important and pretty much useless except as a teaching tool - Not that there is anything wrong with that.
     
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  3. ztanos

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    Agreed. I can get 5s on both start and stop without trying at this point... for me it's that stupid cruise score that I can't get above 4 when I'm actually trying...
     
    #43 ztanos, Jul 12, 2013
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    Yes, cruise remains something of a mystery to me as well. I have decided, for me, that it isn't worth the effort to worry about the ECO score.
     
    #44 ufourya, Jul 13, 2013
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    Agreed, I went to the Basic score as soon as I was told how. :)
     
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    What is the economy score and how do you get an economy score over 60? I gotten a MPG read of 50. . .60.. . and even 70, but my economy score was/is at most 60/65 how is that possible?

    Maybe the ECO score is more for exhaust and other things for the environment? Not just meant for MPG?


    Anyone know how to use that MPG calculator that comes in when you fill it up? I notice it only comes on when you fill the tank up all the way. Also, it always goes off before I can even read the whole screen!
     
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