How far is your daily commute?
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Re: How far is your daily commute?
Originally Posted by bluecivichybrid
most of my driving is on the highway, and i set cruise control at 60 mph. it contains plenty of hills and inclines that require 33-50% assist uphill and trickle to full-charge downhill. do you think i would fare much better mileage "driving with the load" attaining 65 mph at the bottom of hills and slowing down to 55 mph at the top of the hills? what speeds should i try?
any drivers in hilly environs wish to give some tips?
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Re: How far is your daily commute?
i tried driving with the load yesterday and today, holding the throttle at 45 mpg uphill and trying to stay above 60 mpg on the downslopes
got around 54 mpg, much better than my usual 48 mpg average
however, on the way back home, there are more uphills than downhills so i dont think technique will work. i probably will just stick to cruise control at 60 mph on the way home
anybody have any tips?
got around 54 mpg, much better than my usual 48 mpg average
however, on the way back home, there are more uphills than downhills so i dont think technique will work. i probably will just stick to cruise control at 60 mph on the way home
anybody have any tips?
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