2010 Driving Tips

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by raidbuck, May 28, 2009.

  1. raidbuck

    raidbuck New Member

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    2010 Prius
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    IV
    After looking at the video, I still feel it would be valuable to have a thread for driving tips for non-hypermilers, since most topics/driving conditions weren't covered. Since some lucky folks are getting real-life experience with the 2010 perhaps they could share their methods for increasing MPG. Some of this information may be spread out among different threads, but that's hard to deal with.

    Some things I was wondering:

    1. Does the sunroof impact MPG?
    2. What is the impact when driving in ECO or PWR modes?
    3. What is the impact of driving with Cruise Control?
    4. How best to handle braking?
    5. What is the impact of high speeds (above 70) or low speeds (60-below) on highways?
    6. What is the impact of going 30 instead of 40 in town?

    If this has been covered elsewhere, please feel free to combine.

    Thanks,

    Rich N.