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Old 10-03-2006, 07:29 PM
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Default Re: Hypermilers Attempting FE Record in a Honda Insight

Correction: Only 12.9 gallons was consumed, giving 174.72mpg



The stock Insight with A/C is about 1900 pounds before considering the weight of the driver.

As far as I know, no stock production vehicle (Insight, Prius, etc.) has exceeded 40mph doing better 100-110mpg because pulse and glide is required.

The pulse and glide practiced is common to hypermilers of various vehicles


With fuel consumption this low, temperatures below 60F and winds significantly impacted the results.


Nobody is pretending to claim this is like everyday driving, but to demonstrate what can be done. Should be noted that some things done on the Insight Marathon can be done in a limited way in everyday driving.

The Drivers:
  • Randall (Highwater)<
  • Lewis (sno662)<
  • Wayne (xcel)<
  • Dan (krousdb)<
  • Justin (Just522)<

.

61.5mpg lifetime - 82mpg in recent months

Best Run >
www.cleanmpg.com

"fanatic" is what the lazy call the dedicated

Last edited by Delta Flyer : 10-04-2006 at 11:40 PM.
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