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Old 07-06-2005, 11:01 AM
GaryG GaryG is offline
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Real Name: Gary Gattis
Location: Jupiter, FL
Hybrids: 05 FWD FEH, '09 FWD FEHL
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Default Re: Hypermiling in the FEH

Mike, I thought I was the only poster that got 40 plus MPG in the FEH. All I hear is complaints about people getting less than 24 MPG. My worst gas mileage was 29 MPG and I was driving hard, fast and with the A/C on just to see what I would get.

I will admit that I have to work at it to get above 38 MPG and its became a challenge with a reward. Can't wait till winter when I don't need the A/C and use drafting on the highway to see if I can match or beat your 43 MPG. Right now 40.25 is my best but I've learned some new tricks driving in the heat.

You must have the Nav. computer because I know I would never have learned to drive to get this kind of mileage without it.

I read post where people were saying they got to almost 40 MPH in EV mode and I did'nt believe them because I could only get to 35. Well I do now, as the FEH reached 8,000 miles, I started to get to 38 MPH in EV. Things get better with more miles and experience.
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