Please suggest driving strategy to use for long distance trip

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Vulcanman, Aug 10, 2013.

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  1. lensovet

    lensovet former BP Brigade 207

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    speedo is generally 2 mph above speed limit compared to GPS in my experience
     
    #21 lensovet, Aug 18, 2013
  2. walter Lee

    walter Lee Hypermiling Padawan

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    If your online Fuel consumption Display (e.g. Trip A) read 48 mpg - you problably got about 45 mpg calculated at the pump.
     
    #22 walter Lee, Aug 18, 2013
  3. jgilliam1955

    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    Why concern about the mpg if driving over the speed limit? I can get 54 mpg doing 65 to 70. Just drive and enjoy the drive:)

    SCH-I535 ? 2
     
    #23 jgilliam1955, Aug 18, 2013
  4. Gruvin2

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    I just drove 330 miles with 2 adults and 2 small children. The trunk and last seat all packed with all our belongings. The AC was on 2 bars and within 2-3 degrees of outside temp. Average speed was 60-70 most of the trip. This was from Baltimore to the Outer Banks, NC. Most of the trip was flat and CC was used when possible. Averaged 56mpg! Yes, i was easy on the gas and P&G occasionally throughout. That was only with the initial charge leaving the house.

    While there I was able to plug in and only used 1 gal all week!

    My average on the return trip was only 54mpg due to rain at least half the trip. I Love this car!
     
    #24 Gruvin2, Aug 20, 2013
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