High mpg = using brakes

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by andyprius, Aug 30, 2010.

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  1. Rokeby

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    I am not sure what OP was trying to say either, but my guess is he discovered the energy saving advantages of driving down a hill slower than 85 mph. Air resistance increases exponentially with speed.
     
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    I guess he found that there is a point where air resistance < energy recovered via regenerative braking.
     
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    more like a lack of, methinks.:eek:
     
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    Well, I use the brakes as sparingly as possible, and I've been getting over 60 mpg lately (65-70 since April) under similar conditions (suburban, Prius-friendly driving and a 26 mile (one way) commute. Braking (however light) is clearly associated with a reduction in MPG for me.

    Maybe I misunderstood your meaning - did you mean "high" in the sense of "elevated", or in the sense of "cannabinoid-associated"?
     
    #25 dabize, Sep 19, 2010
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