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It is more efficient that all the energy from gasoline is converted into mechanical kinetic energy that move the car forward - in order to get the...
After fours years.... my personal exprience... Part of my commute involves driving in stop and go traffic normally from 15 minutes to 45 minutes...
Commutes under 5 miles one way are difficult to get over 50 mpg unless the Prius speed is kept under 35 mph especially in the winter time. The...
I've got a 1500 sq ft all electric middle 3 level town home : The biggest electric usage is my 2 ton Heat Pump (HVAC) which normally uses more...
Any sufficiently advanced technique or skill is indistinguishable from magic. Fuzzy.... watch me get more MPGs out of this hybrid ..... :-)
Ford wants its customer not to feel too bad about the lowering of the MPG ratings for Ford hybrids (e.g. C-Max, FHF) -- So they want to redefine...
IF driving is on the multi lane freeway at +50 mph, THEN PWR mode=ON. windows are closed/rolled up Tire pressure +7 ps...
Ah, but fuzzy, mere mortals can only dream of such hypermiling glory... :)
The world needs a bit of shaking and rattling. Wreck the bell curve! :-)
Anyone can get +100 mpg on a Prius if they are only on EV mode for a few seconds ... :-)
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] On yesterday morning's commute I was practicing my hypermiling skills- The Scangauge II said I got 80 mpg using my 2010...
The weather in the DC area is now just right for a +800 mile /+68 mpg/tank for a Prius hatchback
Plan your route/commutes to minimize required stops(stop signs), traffic, and the risk of having to accelerate uphill from a dead stop (e.g....
A manual gearbox is better for towing and heavy cargo. Fuel efficiency depends on the proper mating of the power plant to a high transmission gear...
Do you have the solar roof package?
On a hot summer afternoon before I start my commute home, I open up the car door(s) and even the back hatch to let the hot air escape for a minute...
Point / Counterpoint Why a Jeep?? . A conventional vehicle like a jeep can give another car a jump start. A hybrid like a Prius can not give...
My brother in law who lives in Michigan only gets about 44 mph with his 2010 Prius. There are two strong factors that maker it hard to do better...
Journalistic tomfoolery.
if you want to understand where or why your Prius is more fuel efficiency in one instance or another you will need to tighten up your methodology...
