Tim,

The MPG meter is your friend and not sure of the 1gen HCH but, the 2gen I can actually drive up a mountain and get a good MPG it comes down to how slow you drive to get it though. This site has been a wealth of information for me in acheiving a good MPG. And hills depending on the height may actually be a good thing feather the pedal up and glide down. After reading I started putting the things I read to use and found them extremely helpful. Keeping a car in the 60MPG range I have to take my hats off because I am not that determined. I still drive at close to normal speeds and at times I'll go for all EV mode and assist during decents down mountains. Or even late when getting off of work. At these times are when you rack up a good MPG, reading, applying and the MPG meter are keys though. Good Luck.

James


Best MPG tank: 57.7 calculated
Best Trip: 73.8mpg displayed(Palmdale"LACR" to LAX)