Hi folks,
Although not a rigorous test, I track my MPG as a function of
MPH and other environmental variables. Even before learning the ICE runs at any speed from 42
MPH and above, I'd observed a dip in MPG performance in the 40 and 45
MPH range. I just repeated the test using 42
MPH as the target and again got the
worst MPG performance of any speed range.
I am returning to the following driving rules:
- 38
MPH is maximum low-speed range
- 52
MPH is minimum high-speed range (39-51
MPH is forbidden range)
- use ~1 mile warm-up route leaving from home and work
- use ~1 mile cool-down route arriving at home and work ('stealth mode')
- 'pulse and glide' 25-40
MPH traffic permitting
My commute routes range in distance from 10-13 miles with various combinations of speed limits. It typically takes 19-27 minutes depending upon route. My plan is to test using the shortest duration route and the driving rules.
Bob Wilson