Tour De Sol Summary
#1
Tour De Sol Summary
Hi,
I found this nice synopsis:
http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?sect...sid=11911&url=
Maybe next year.
Bob Wilson
I found this nice synopsis:
http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?sect...sid=11911&url=
Originally Posted by EV_World
Tour de Sol Winners Announced
Source: NESEA
[May 14, 2006]
SYNOPSIS: In the Monte Carlo style Rally, Gerdes drove a stock Insight from Chicago on a single tank of gas achieving 90.4 mpg and captured the grand prize of the Monte Carlo-style fuel efficiency Championship. GREENFIELD, MA—May 14, 2006—The results are in – and over 50 light duty vehicles competing in the Tour de Sol, America’s #1 green car show and competition "driving toward zero carbon emissions" demonstrated their ability of reducing oil use and climate change emissions by over 100%, compared to conventional vehicles that achieve the 27 mpg CAFÉ standard for light duty vehicles. . . .
Source: NESEA
[May 14, 2006]
SYNOPSIS: In the Monte Carlo style Rally, Gerdes drove a stock Insight from Chicago on a single tank of gas achieving 90.4 mpg and captured the grand prize of the Monte Carlo-style fuel efficiency Championship. GREENFIELD, MA—May 14, 2006—The results are in – and over 50 light duty vehicles competing in the Tour de Sol, America’s #1 green car show and competition "driving toward zero carbon emissions" demonstrated their ability of reducing oil use and climate change emissions by over 100%, compared to conventional vehicles that achieve the 27 mpg CAFÉ standard for light duty vehicles. . . .
Bob Wilson
#3
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
Originally Posted by Katz6768
That sounds a little negative.
So when your Prius provides house power, do we call it "Plug-out" versus "Plug-in"?
Originally Posted by Katz6768
Wayne did great !
Bob Wilson
#4
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
Nope.
I was with him the whole time. I drove about 300 of 1000 miles on the Monte Carlo Rally and 50 of 200 miles in the high efficiency competition. When not driving I had the full time job of navigator. I thoroughly enjoyed learning to drive the Insight. Not bad for my first time.
I was with him the whole time. I drove about 300 of 1000 miles on the Monte Carlo Rally and 50 of 200 miles in the high efficiency competition. When not driving I had the full time job of navigator. I thoroughly enjoyed learning to drive the Insight. Not bad for my first time.
#5
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
Hey Dan, clearly your results were hampered by the weather. You guys did over a hundred mpg in the Prius. Do you think the Insight or the Prius would be the mileage king if driven in the same conditions? I've always thought that the Insight would come out on top but those results you guy got in the Prius seem hard to beat.
Last edited by lakedude; 05-15-2006 at 05:21 PM.
#6
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
Originally Posted by krousdb
I was with him the whole time. I drove about 300 of 1000 miles on the Monte Carlo Rally . . .
Bob Wilson
#7
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
Originally Posted by lakedude
Hey Dan, clearly your results were hampered by the weather. You guys did over a hundred mpg in the Prius. Do you think the Insight or the Prius would be the mileage king if driven in the same conditions? I've always thought that the Insight would come out on top but those results you guy got in the Prius seem hard to beat.
During the Prius marathon last year, Rick Reese tried his Insight on the marathon course. I think he eeked out 100+. I got the feeling that it was not sustainable for hundreds of miles however. Rick could say for sure.
#8
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
Originally Posted by bwilson4web
I usually like to take a break after 3-4 hours. Is that how you'all paced it? I assume you drove straight through with a target arrival window?
Bob Wilson
Bob Wilson
#9
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
Originally Posted by krousdb
We chose the Insight because of the higher speeds on the high effieiency run. The time limit worked out to a 40 MPH average. The Prius looses it's advantage over the Insight at that average speed. The Insight was the clear choice in this year's Tour. Not one Prius driver participated in the high efficiency run.. . .
In aviation air racing, there are a number of different racing classes broken down into:
- biplanes
- formula 1
- sport
- unlimited
- T6
- Jet L-39
Tour de Sol apparently has one Insight only competition and become an Insight only rally. When I looked at the Tour de Sol rules several months ago, I realized there was no Prius contest. It is a Tour de Insight which is obvious from the photos and results. Giving out "glad you showed up" prizes to non-Insight hybrids is a bit like winning Miss Congeniality ('Did I smile pretty enough?')
Someone pointed out that "Maybe next year" sounded "sounds a little negative" to a rally where the rules only allow Insights to win. Heck, if it weren't for Hobbit and the unannounced Richard showing up, the rest of the rally would have had the appeal of a 2,000 mile round trip.
No, I doubt I'll ever make it to Tour de Sol. The distance and absence of a fair contest for Prius, Civics and other five seaters shows it doesn't make sense. There is only one vehicle that meets the rally rules and when it goes out of manufacture, the number of potential contestants will go the way of "Unlimited" air racing.
Bob Wilson
Last edited by bwilson4web; 05-16-2006 at 05:34 AM.
#10
Re: Tour De Sol Summary
According to one of the judges, the intent behind the 2006 course was to show off the scenery in the area, and no consideration was given to how different hybrids would perform. I think now they realize the mistake.
The event coordinators have asked us (Wayne and myself), Hobbit and others to join them in a conference call in a few weeks to discuss opportunities for improvement of the 2007 TDS. I can personally guarantee that this issue will be addressed. Hobbit had a great idea where there would be several routes to choose from. Each optimized to different hybrids. If the logistics could be worked out, I see that as a good solution.
At least the coordinators are reaching out for our input. IMO they would like to make this an all inclusive event for next year.
The event coordinators have asked us (Wayne and myself), Hobbit and others to join them in a conference call in a few weeks to discuss opportunities for improvement of the 2007 TDS. I can personally guarantee that this issue will be addressed. Hobbit had a great idea where there would be several routes to choose from. Each optimized to different hybrids. If the logistics could be worked out, I see that as a good solution.
At least the coordinators are reaching out for our input. IMO they would like to make this an all inclusive event for next year.