120+ MPG for over a mile of slight incline?

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim
On your 120 MPG adventure, I would say that as capabile as our hybrids are, they cannot overcome the laws of physics.
...which is precisely why I said...

Originally Posted by Environmental Wakko
the fact that I was able to go 120+ MPG, while staying at the same speed, if not accelerating a little bit up a slight incline for an entire mile seems to me a bit strange.
...the whole reason I started the thread really. I was kinda worried about my vehicle
 
Old Oct 12, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Default Re: 120+ MPG for over a mile of slight incline?

Originally Posted by bluecivichybrid
its a wonder what having a warmed up engine can do for your mpg.
Yes it is. Even the difference between starting a car that's been parked for 8 hours in 80 degree sunlight versus starting a car that's been parked for 8 hours in 60 degree dark. Engine heat and external heat both help so much.
 
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