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Old 06-04-2006, 06:21 PM
ken1784 ken1784 is offline
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Default Re: How to calculate MPG

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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer
So you've figured out a way to accelerate in EV mode without doing it really really slowly, holding up traffic, pissing off tons of people, and increasing commute time?
We found that...
- It is inefficient to accelerate slowly.
- It is inefficient to accelerate in EV mode.
- It is efficient to accelerate briskly.
- It is inefficient to accelerate with battery assist, please try to avoid using battery power.
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Then please teach me. Also, I drove on the highway a long trip and got 39 mpg, but the EPA highway estimate is 38 mpg. I must have been doing it incorrectly; can you please teach me how to drive on the highway?
The EPA number can't be compared with real mileage. It is for comparison purpose between different vehicles.
Also, please note that the EPA number is reduced by 22% from the actual test result.
Our recommendation for highway driving is shown following post.
http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/s...67&postcount=3

Ken@Japan

Last edited by ken1784; 06-04-2006 at 06:23 PM.
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