Background article on gasoline

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by bwilson4web, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I came across this 2001 report about gasoline:

    Petrol and Driving Performance

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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    Is this indicating that driving uphill, on a 7% grade, 'average' FE reduction is only 1.9%? Maximum reduction is only 25%?

    Sorry, but my Subaru sees at least a 50% reduction, according to ScanGauge. My Prius is much worse, due to its greater flatland efficiency. A 2001 report can be excused for missing the hybrids, but the highest efficiency non-hybrids from the 1980s should have reductions close to current hybrids.

    Or are they showing a reduction for a round trip up and down 7% grades?
     
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    going red baby! still a n00b

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    I suspect this is for non-hybrids because my gas mileage improves in congested traffic in my Prius.
     
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