New to the forums.
So I am new here obviously. I know my truck isn't a hybrid but I saw in the USA today something about "Hypermilers" or something like that that gives you tips for better mileage.
What would be some good tips to try and up my mileage? |
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Originally Posted by StrokerTurbo7.3
(Post 178525)
So I am new here obviously. I know my truck isn't a hybrid but I saw in the USA today something about "Hypermilers" or something like that that gives you tips for better mileage.
What would be some good tips to try and up my mileage? http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...ving-gas_N.htm http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...ing-tips_N.htm Well my first suggestion is to get a hybrid vehicle, either hybrid-electric or hybrid-hydraulic. This will give you an immediate boost by keeping the engine running in the range of peak efficiency while working the vehicle: BALTIMORE, MD - January 15, 2007 - The Pete Store, Inc. (www.thepetestore.com) announces the delivery of the industry’s first Class 8 hybrid truck to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The Peterbilt Model 386 Hybrid is the first of its kind and will be an addition to Wal-Mart’s fleet of over 230 Peterbilts they currently have in service. ... More of an efficiency driver, the traditional approaches work pretty good:
http://truckinginformation.wordpress...ng-in-seattle/ ... The Model 386 Heavy-Duty Hybrid, a joint-development vehicle with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Eaton, seeks to validate the benefit of using a hybrid system for long-haul applications for both on-road and idle reduction fuel efficiency gains. On the road, the expected benefit is 5-7% through improved launching, accelerating and hill climbing capabilities. When the idle reduction mode is active, engine operation is limited to battery charging, an automatically controlled process that takes approximately five minutes per hour to fully charge the system. During rest periods, a 90% reduction in idling will be demonstrated while providing high-power A/C, 120VAC, and 12VDC to accommodate the sleeper hotel loads. ... |
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