Hi,
I think you've done an excellent job on the analysis. However, based upon my 2003, NHW11 Prius performance compared to yours:
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Originally Posted by gpsman1
Okay, here are my findings so far. Do these sound reasonable?
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800 miles @ 75 miles per hour and 36 MPG = 22.2 gallons PriusII
800 miles @ 70 miles per hour and 45 MPG = 17.8 gallons PriusII
800 miles @ 65 miles per hour and 50 MPG = 16.0 gallons PriusII
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My data suggests the NHW11 performance would be:
- 800 miles @ 75 miles per hour and 39 MPG = 20.5 gallons PriusI
- 800 miles @ 70 miles per hour and 49 MPG = 16.3 gallons PriusI
- 800 miles @ 65 miles per hour and 53 MPG = 15.1 gallons PriusI
I suspect the PriusII does no worse than my 2003, NHW11 PriusI, on the highway. I've assumed no AC on a standard day. It doesn't make a big difference but these are the numbers I drive by.
Excellent analysis and I'm glad you included the relative 'labor', the elapsed time including 1.5 hours of breaks. This is a very reasonable number and matches my practice.
Bob Wilson