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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Priusmpg, Jun 24, 2014.

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What do you think?

  1. The car is rigged

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  2. The photo is fake

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  3. It's completely possible

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  1. Priusmpg

    Priusmpg Active Member

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    Yea, but I think trying to get 99+ mpg while usually in a hurry to the next destination with about a 2:8 electric to gas ratio is just for dreaming :sleep:.
     
    #21 Priusmpg, Jun 24, 2014
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    fuzzy1 Senior Member

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    'In a hurry' and 'California traffic' are probably the main forces preventing you from reaching these numbers.
     
    #22 fuzzy1, Jun 24, 2014
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    trip.jpg
     
    #23 El Dobro, Jun 24, 2014
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    That's cheating
     
    #24 Priusmpg, Jun 24, 2014
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    Priusmpg Active Member

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    I've gotten 999mpg
     
    #25 Priusmpg, Jun 24, 2014
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    Now that's cool
     
    #27 Priusmpg, Jun 24, 2014
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    #28 El Dobro, Jun 24, 2014
  9. Priusmpg

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    are you trying to tease me?
     
    #29 Priusmpg, Jun 24, 2014
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    Just showing you it can be done. ;)
     
    #30 El Dobro, Jun 24, 2014
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    walter Lee Hypermiling Padawan

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    TRIPBSGII.jpg.JPG TRIPASGII.jpg.JPG On yesterday morning's commute I was practicing my hypermiling skills- The Scangauge II said I got 80 mpg using my 2010 Toyota Prius III going to work using my normal 15.8 mile commute (65 degrees Fahrenheit - 6am-6:45am with an overall drop of 300 feet in elevation no rain ) the onboard computer Trip B estimated a slightly higher at 83.4 mpg. I was shooting for 99.9 mpg so I wasn't really happy with the outcome - my results were about 10 mpg below my best and 5 mpg below my par. My 2010 Prius on board computer Trip A estimates a 66 mpg for +400 miles but usually it is about 3 mpg too high. Last summer I had two 68 mpg tanks about 3 mpg below my best. However, I'm a skilled hypermiler so my fuel efficiency results are higher than normal. I am still using the original Yokohama Avid S33d tires and the dealership auto mechanic said that it looks like I never used my brake pads... Attched are photos of the results ...
     
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    walter Lee Hypermiling Padawan

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    Anyone can get +100 mpg on a Prius if they are only on EV mode for a few seconds ... :)
     
    #32 walter Lee, Jun 25, 2014
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    Due to a bad fill, 10.9 gallons, USA, but it was a driving 'stunt.'

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  14. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    In my old 2005 prius, regular daily commute. Really had to work at it hard tho.
    Work at it a bit, you will find that you to can do better.
    Enjoy Your car!:)
    Resize of 017.JPG
     
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  15. El Dobro

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    Ok, that's 40 minutes.
    ;)
     
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    I did a double-take. Right below your link was an ad for Mazda.
     
    #37 El Dobro, Jun 25, 2014
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    walter Lee Hypermiling Padawan

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    Ah, but fuzzy, mere mortals can only dream of such hypermiling glory... :)
     
    #38 walter Lee, Jun 26, 2014
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    hypermiling is amazing, won't ever have time to do that.
     
    #39 Priusmpg, Jun 28, 2014
  20. fuzzy1

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    Almost always have time for some of it. It isn't an all-or-nothing thing, but has a broad menu with many options, select what fits the situation.
     
    #40 fuzzy1, Jun 28, 2014
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