Last two tanks 81 mpg and 87 mpg. Enginer in winter.

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  1. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    I just heard from a customer in central Indiana.
    I did a 4kwh Enginer install in his 2010 Prius in December.

    He reported that just completed his second tank of gas since the install. So far things have been trouble-free.

    Results:
    1st tank - 81 mpg
    2nd tank - 87 mpg

    He has a ~30 mile commute on rural roads and a some city streets and the system lasts him almost the whole commute.

    He is a conservative driver, but does not use any special hypermiling techniques or have an engine block heater. He does have a garage at home.

    Can't wait to hear how things go in warmer weather.
     
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  2. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    nice !!
     
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    I guess "rural", aka non-hiway miles, is the key; which implies aerodynamics
     
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    Eric, I might look you up when we move to IN this year.
     
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    that's pretty sweet. any idea what it was before the install or last winter?