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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
Can anyone describe the MPG route and rules? Multiple Prius getting 99.9 MPG suggests a rather easy route. Bob Wilson
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20.2 miles of gentle rolling hills in the rural area around Madison, WI. Much of the route was on 35-45 miles per hour roads with little to no traffic, perfect for P&G. The fastest and most heavily trafficked area was a county highway (55mph) leading back towards town. There wasn't more than 200' variation in elevation according to the profile map provided at the MPG challenge tent. Not only was the route kind to Prius drivers, I got 117.4 mpg in a 5-speed Insight, warmed-up and with a full pack. Most people agreed that the route should be more chellenging and perhaps longer, but having such high numbers achieved the goal of getting hybrids some attention with all of the press on hand at Hybridfest.