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Yes, wind resistance vs. rolling resistance. So, how does it all add up, when you are not comparing inclines but distance traveled, with steep...
Agreed on about liking PC! Helpful discussions. Are we talking about the same thing? I fully agree about the steeper hill point, of course...
I wasn't being sarcastic. Just teasing. I love my Prius. I just am a bit peeved by the premise of the original post. It really sounds like a...
Well, you are right. I did not take into account the coefficient friction. I guess I'm stuck on the fact that the angle of friction will be less...
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I am disappointed with my 65+mpg tank after 2-3 weeks of ownership.
I agree, I fail to see how the consumption screen is safer than the energy screen.
My understanding: velocity is the square root of 2gh, where g is gravity and h is height. The horizontal component (steepness of slope) does not...
No, a Prius is not worth it. Don't bother. You will regret it. It's a big mistake.
Wow, BEST mileage on the intersate? You live in the mountains for the backroads or especially congested area? I am on my second tank for the car...
The velocity of your car will be the same whether you go down the steep hill or the more gently sloping one, since the height at which you depart...
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Forget the ev switch, Scangauge, shark fin, decals... this is it.
I will walk the dogs now.
My friend, I have had my car 2 weeks and 3 days and my MFD reads an average of 65.9 mpg. It takes commitment: to P&G and the speed limit (or...
Ken. I posted a Fuel Economy Reference Aid on Priuschat. I mentioned that going to 8 green bars leads to fuel consumption when the energy is...
This is from Ken at Japan, the part about the green bars. If I recall, he said 1 cc of fuel is used (and he is one of the guys that has races on...
This will be of most use to those with a Scangauge but not exclusively....
Re: Pulse & Glide help? Life without a Scangauge, how bleak it would be. The Scangauge helps train you, is quite entertaining, and pays for...
