Re: Low City Mileage
Yes, I agree, don't baby the gas pedal. Try to think about it as how much "time" you spend accelerating. Doing a 20 second slow accel to 40mph is going to be a lot worse than a moderately quick 10 second accel to 40mph. You want to spend as much time as possible cruising or coasting! So get up to speed quickly without going nuts, then maximize cruising and coasting (but that doesn't mean more braking if you can avoid it).
If the guy in front of you pulls away slowly from red lights or stop signs, let him get a few seconds in front of you before starting so you don't have to lolligag behind him.
Two climate control systems, one inside and the other at the tailpipe.
2007 Camry Hybrid (in service June 2006)
FE: 6.77L/100km (34.8 mpg) over 37750km (23450mi)
75% city - Ave trip 20 min - 2 Winters
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