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Old 10-03-2006, 09:30 PM
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Default Re: Hypermilers Attempting FE Record in a Honda Insight

bwilson4web,

If you need a very precise answer, refer to the tables in the first post of Insight Marathon Attempt: Live - Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2006 (distance driven, time out, time in). I think the weight of the drivers range from 170 to 230, but isn't that getting personal? I doubt anyone else would give more detailed data than Wayne (xcel).

Nobody is trying to purport the Insight can get 174.72mpg driving in remotely typical driving conditions. No mass produced vehicle has ever gotten 100mpg or better cruising at 50mph or faster.

By definition, pulse and glide is maintaining an unsteady speed. Educated guess is the average speed was under 20mph. Again, there have been Prius Marathons and this Insight Marathon using pulse and glide - neither claim to represent a typical commute.

You are welcome to look at the data in the link given.

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