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Old 05-19-2007, 12:54 AM
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Default Re: Whats better?

If I were you, I'll select...
1. less probability to get an accident
2. less exhausting nerves
...
99. less time to arrive
100. less fuel use

Ken@Japan
 
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Old 05-19-2007, 05:12 AM
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Default Re: Whats better?

When the fuel efficiency is the same, choose the fun route or whatever you feel like on any given day. I use a slower route in the first mile or so to optimize ICE warm-up and a slower route for the last mile to maximize electric mode. The part in between tends to be the shortest route and I don't get bent out of shape by highway speed segments.

There is merit in the arriving with a calm state of mind, thinking about what you'll do at the destination. Hopefully, looking forward to the goal at the end of the trip.

Bob Wilson
 
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Old 05-19-2007, 08:42 PM
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Default Re: Whats better?

Stop and Go, Stop and Go will put more use on the battery.
Using the highway more will put less stress on the battery.

I can in my situation, use P&G and go a route under 40 MPH and get about 54 MPG with tons of battery use.

I can go home another route, and keep a steady 45-55 MPH and end up with about 45-48 MPG with hardly any battery use.

I'm starting to favor the second route....
-John
 
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Old 05-28-2007, 02:16 AM
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Default Re: Whats better?

I feel strongly both ways
 
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