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I cried yesterday

Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by SwhitePC, Oct 28, 2013.

  1. SwhitePC

    SwhitePC Active Member

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    silently in my heart yesterday driving back to my worktown on a 110mile trip with a hell lot of head and side wind on mostly hills and I averaged 40mpg going only 55-65mph (I usually average 52mpg on that trip going 65-70mph).

    At one point there was so much head/side wind and combined with the hill climb, I was doing only 55mph and only getting 30mpg or so, lol (I guess still better than most other cars on that road yesterday), and my lil C was reving it's heart out trying to push against the wind
     
    #1 SwhitePC, Oct 28, 2013
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    It's better than the 11 mpg you would have averaged in an SUV.
     
    #2 Munpot42, Oct 28, 2013
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  3. bisco

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    you supposed to get out and push!:D
     
    #3 bisco, Oct 28, 2013
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  4. AliIzad

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    Yeah, those very rare low MPG days break my heart too. Next time recline your seat all the way back, and you'll get an extra couple of MPG's. ;)
     
    #4 AliIzad, Oct 31, 2013
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    Yeah I just remind myself that I'm getting at least double my SUV's per-trip fuel economy (like 17 mpg) regardless of wind or cold so that comforts me.
     
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  6. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Should have pulled over and waited until you get the tailwind. Just kidding.
     
    #6 usbseawolf2000, Oct 31, 2013
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