10% Ethanol Robs

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by powphilprius, Oct 24, 2008.

  1. powphilprius

    powphilprius Elshawno~

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    After 3 winters, and all previous legacy vechicles, I am convinced ethanol kills my average in winter (Thanks for givings us ethanol in the winter). Driving Prius for field service, my usual trip distance is 16. My usual summer average of 50 drops to 42 or so. And then I get 40 hauling to ski areas. Ethanol sucks, except for NASCAR...
     
    #1 powphilprius, Oct 24, 2008
  2. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    My summer average using ethanol is 51.3 MPG with a winter drop like that too.

    Focus on the average, especially since Prius does much better than average anyway.

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    #2 john1701a, Oct 25, 2008
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    It is well known, gasoline with 10 percent ethanol has a lower total energy.
     
    #3 hootowlroad, Oct 28, 2008
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Likewise, winter kills mileage regardless of the fuel type.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Oct 29, 2008
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