Please only post in this poll if your car is in the database and you are currently beating the median mpg.
Answers are anonymous.

It's not really a poll, now is it? More of a Roll Call.

Anyway. Aye.

First 4WD Hypermiler

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What happens is I'm thinking about how to make hyper-mileage driving automatic:

1) Pulse-and-glide - a modified cruise control that handles 'feathering.'
2) Cold 'auto-stop' - a modified hybrid vehicle control law that turns off the ICE when stopped even during the warm-up phase.
3) Improved situational status - rear and side sensors to make it easier to maintain fuel efficient speeds by avoiding, rear-rushing traffic.

Bob Wilson

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
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Bob--would you mind explaining the term "feathering"? It's not in the glossary. Thanks.

Feathering: For the Prius anyway it means adjusting the accelerator pedal ever so slightly as to get a 'free-glide' of the car. No regen (to slow u down), no EV from battery to wheels, and no engine on...no mechancal propulsion, just kinetic energy (momentum) and gravity. Think soap-box derby coasting! Not sure if the Honda IMA is capable of this sort of coasting...

'04 Seaside Pearl #7. Fumoto oil drain, mudflaps, rear bumper scuff protector & rear warn system, compass mirror, EV mode button, 8" subwoofer in right rear cubby & 6" subs under seats, power lumbar in the front seats, Coastaletech hitch w/ Aspen bike/snowboard rack. iPod2car, 2 amps, Alpine component speakers, and DVD video, solid 47 MPG @ 70000 miles.

My thoughts are similar to Pravus Prime in that the question is more of a confirmation.

Bill G in Colorado

I would expect the hypermilers to think the response is obvious.
I'm not sure it's as obvious to all the new hybrid owners or those who are just starting to think about improving their FE.

I still haven't answered, because it's changed.

When I first got my FEH, it was all the time, a constant thought about optimization and experimentation to get the best possible MPGs.

At this point, I still think about it, but it's more of a reflexive instinct when I'm driving.

First 4WD Hypermiler

Have you read the FEH FAQ?

Live in Michigan? Let it be known in Michigan Roll Call

Read My Automotive Blog at Rich Rambles

How does "almost all the time" differ from "frequently, but not every minute"? Of course there are times when traffic, road conditions, etc. must get a few cycles... not to mention a sip of coffee, or adjustment of the radio... where is the cutoff between answers #1 and 2? I think personal interpretation will affect which of these one chooses.

I answered Pretty frequently but not every minute but I feel like I could have also answered Infrequently or never – my hypermiling habits are ingrained & don't think much about it. When I'm on the highway I just set my cruise so I don't have to do anything, and that's where I do the majority of my driving. In the city I look at my FCD often but I don't find myself having to make corrections all the time.