How fast or slow do you drive on the Highway normally?
Do you tend to use cruise control?
I am asking because I believe that my fuel economy really starts dropping after 60mph. It might be enlightening to see how fast or slow other hybrid owners tend to drive.
I tend to go between 55 and 60 miles per hour using CC.
No wrong answers here - please dont start flaming each other.....
Last edited by spartybrutus; 10-19-2007 at 03:53 AM.
I've found myself doing 45 on a highway a few times. Usually at the apex of a hill. Did not want to slow down that much but it happens. Speed limit is 65 here in NJ. Others were not happy.
sparty: no cruise control in my insight. not available from honda, although rostra makes one to fit. i use the driving with load technique, so my speed varies quite a bit. i stay in the right lane, so others can just deal with it. so far no problems in 2 years of commuting (knocks on head).
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Re: Your speed on the Highway
60-64 is my vote. Although it is sometimes higher.
We have CRUISE CONTROL?? (never used it, other than on a long trip, once).
I see Kenny hasn't voted yet
Steve
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